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How far is Santa Maria, CA, from New Bedford, MA?

The distance between New Bedford (New Bedford Regional Airport) and Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) is 2694 miles / 4335 kilometers / 2341 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New Bedford (EWB) to Santa Maria (SMX) is 3122 miles / 5024 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 42 minutes.

New Bedford Regional Airport – Santa Maria Public Airport

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Distance from New Bedford to Santa Maria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2693.710 miles
  • 4335.106 kilometers
  • 2340.770 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
  • 2687.588 miles
  • 4325.254 kilometers
  • 2335.450 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 New Bedford to Santa Maria?

The estimated flight time from New Bedford Regional Airport to Santa Maria Public Airport is 5 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)

On average, flying from New Bedford to Santa Maria generates about 298 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 298 kilograms equals 657 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New Bedford to Santa Maria

See the map of the shortest flight path between New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX).

Airport information

Origin New Bedford Regional Airport
City: New Bedford, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EWB
ICAO Code: KEWB
Coordinates: 41°40′33″N, 70°57′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