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How far is Santa Maria, CA, from Dayton, OH?

The distance between Dayton (Dayton International Airport) and Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) is 2009 miles / 3234 kilometers / 1746 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dayton (DAY) to Santa Maria (SMX) is 2307 miles / 3712 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 14 minutes.

Dayton International Airport – Santa Maria Public Airport

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2009
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3234
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1746
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Distance from Dayton to Santa Maria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2009.246 miles
  • 3233.569 kilometers
  • 1745.987 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
  • 2004.776 miles
  • 3226.375 kilometers
  • 1742.103 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 Dayton to Santa Maria?

The estimated flight time from Dayton International Airport to Santa Maria Public Airport is 4 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dayton International Airport (DAY) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)

On average, flying from Dayton to Santa Maria generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 482 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Dayton International Airport
City: Dayton, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DAY
ICAO Code: KDAY
Coordinates: 39°54′8″N, 84°13′9″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