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How far is Wichita Falls, TX, from Santa Barbara, CA?

The distance between Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) and Wichita Falls (Wichita Falls Regional Airport) is 1221 miles / 1964 kilometers / 1061 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Wichita Falls (SPS) is 1374 miles / 2212 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 25 minutes.

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport – Wichita Falls Regional Airport

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1221
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1964
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1061
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Distance from Santa Barbara to Wichita Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1220.615 miles
  • 1964.389 kilometers
  • 1060.685 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
  • 1217.964 miles
  • 1960.123 kilometers
  • 1058.382 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 Wichita Falls?

The estimated flight time from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Wichita Falls Regional Airport is 2 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Wichita Falls Regional Airport (SPS)

On average, flying from Santa Barbara to Wichita Falls generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 358 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 Wichita Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Wichita Falls Regional Airport (SPS).

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 Wichita Falls Regional Airport
City: Wichita Falls, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SPS
ICAO Code: KSPS
Coordinates: 33°59′19″N, 98°29′30″W