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How far is Santa Maria, CA, from Wilkes-Barre, PA?

The distance between Wilkes-Barre (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport) and Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) is 2450 miles / 3943 kilometers / 2129 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wilkes-Barre (AVP) to Santa Maria (SMX) is 2828 miles / 4551 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 44 minutes.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport – Santa Maria Public Airport

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Distance from Wilkes-Barre to Santa Maria

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wilkes-Barre to Santa Maria. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2449.917 miles
  • 3942.760 kilometers
  • 2128.920 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
  • 2444.400 miles
  • 3933.880 kilometers
  • 2124.126 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 Wilkes-Barre to Santa Maria?

The estimated flight time from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Santa Maria Public Airport is 5 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)

On average, flying from Wilkes-Barre to Santa Maria generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 594 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wilkes-Barre to Santa Maria

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX).

Airport information

Origin Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
City: Wilkes-Barre, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AVP
ICAO Code: KAVP
Coordinates: 41°20′18″N, 75°43′24″W
Destination Santa Maria Public Airport
City: Santa Maria, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMX
ICAO Code: KSMX
Coordinates: 34°53′56″N, 120°27′25″W