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How far is Columbus, OH, from Santa Barbara, CA?

The distance between Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 2057 miles / 3310 kilometers / 1787 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Columbus (LCK) is 2330 miles / 3750 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 34 minutes.

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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2057
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3310
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1787
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Distance from Santa Barbara to Columbus

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Barbara to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2056.980 miles
  • 3310.389 kilometers
  • 1787.467 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2052.466 miles
  • 3303.124 kilometers
  • 1783.545 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Santa Barbara to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 4 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Santa Barbara to Columbus generates about 224 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 224 kilograms equals 494 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Santa Barbara to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

Airport information

Origin Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
City: Santa Barbara, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBA
ICAO Code: KSBA
Coordinates: 34°25′34″N, 119°50′23″W
Destination Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W