MSP
Minneapolis
United States
2,541 km
1,579 miles
SBA
Santa Barbara
United States
Distance
2,541 km
1,579 mi / 1,372 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MSP SBA
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
IATA Code MSP SBA
ICAO Code KMSP KSBA
City Minneapolis Santa Barbara
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 842 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 34.400000, -119.800000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Santa Barbara (SBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) in Santa Barbara, United States is 2,541 kilometers (1,579 miles / 1,372 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 01:50 in Minneapolis, it's 23:50 in Santa Barbara.

The return flight from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 55° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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