How far is Santa Maria, CA, from Athens, GA?
The distance between Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) and Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) is 2110 miles / 3395 kilometers / 1833 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Athens (AHN) to Santa Maria (SMX) is 2378 miles / 3827 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 30 minutes.
Athens–Ben Epps Airport – Santa Maria Public Airport
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Distance from Athens to Santa Maria
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Athens to Santa Maria. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2109.625 miles
- 3395.112 kilometers
- 1833.214 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- 2105.023 miles
- 3387.706 kilometers
- 1829.215 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 Athens to Santa Maria?
The estimated flight time from Athens–Ben Epps Airport to Santa Maria Public Airport is 4 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Athens and Santa Maria?
The time difference between Athens and Santa Maria is 3 hours. Santa Maria is 3 hours behind Athens.
Flight carbon footprint between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
On average, flying from Athens to Santa Maria generates about 230 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 230 kilograms equals 507 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Athens to Santa Maria
See the map of the shortest flight path between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX).
Airport information
| Origin | Athens–Ben Epps Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Athens, GA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AHN |
| ICAO Code: | KAHN |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W |
| Destination | Santa Maria Public Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Santa Maria, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SMX |
| ICAO Code: | KSMX |
| Coordinates: | 34°53′56″N, 120°27′25″W |