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How far is Santa Maria, CA, from North Platte, NE?

The distance between North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) and Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) is 1158 miles / 1864 kilometers / 1006 nautical miles.

The driving distance from North Platte (LBF) to Santa Maria (SMX) is 1412 miles / 2273 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 11 minutes.

North Platte Regional Airport – Santa Maria Public Airport

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1158
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1864
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1006
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Distance from North Platte to Santa Maria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1157.998 miles
  • 1863.616 kilometers
  • 1006.272 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
  • 1155.902 miles
  • 1860.243 kilometers
  • 1004.451 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 North Platte to Santa Maria?

The estimated flight time from North Platte Regional Airport to Santa Maria Public Airport is 2 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)

On average, flying from North Platte to Santa Maria generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 352 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from North Platte to Santa Maria

See the map of the shortest flight path between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX).

Airport information

Origin North Platte Regional Airport
City: North Platte, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBF
ICAO Code: KLBF
Coordinates: 41°7′34″N, 100°41′2″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