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How far is Santa Maria, CA, from Boston, MA?

The distance between Boston (Logan International Airport) and Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) is 2686 miles / 4323 kilometers / 2334 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Boston (BOS) to Santa Maria (SMX) is 3126 miles / 5031 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 34 minutes.

Logan International Airport – Santa Maria Public Airport

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2686
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Distance from Boston to Santa Maria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2686.030 miles
  • 4322.747 kilometers
  • 2334.097 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
  • 2679.945 miles
  • 4312.953 kilometers
  • 2328.808 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 Boston to Santa Maria?

The estimated flight time from Logan International Airport to Santa Maria Public Airport is 5 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)

On average, flying from Boston to Santa Maria generates about 297 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 297 kilograms equals 655 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Boston to Santa Maria

See the map of the shortest flight path between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX).

Airport information

Origin Logan International Airport
City: Boston, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BOS
ICAO Code: KBOS
Coordinates: 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″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