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How far is Tulsa, OK, from Santa Barbara, CA?

The distance between Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) and Tulsa (Tulsa International Airport) is 1356 miles / 2181 kilometers / 1178 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Tulsa (TUL) is 1519 miles / 2444 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 42 minutes.

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport – Tulsa International Airport

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1356
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2181
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1178
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Distance from Santa Barbara to Tulsa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1355.513 miles
  • 2181.487 kilometers
  • 1177.909 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
  • 1352.533 miles
  • 2176.691 kilometers
  • 1175.319 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 Tulsa?

The estimated flight time from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Tulsa International Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Tulsa International Airport (TUL)

On average, flying from Santa Barbara to Tulsa generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 376 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 Tulsa

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

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 Tulsa International Airport
City: Tulsa, OK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TUL
ICAO Code: KTUL
Coordinates: 36°11′54″N, 95°53′17″W