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How far is Santa Maria, CA, from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) is 2550 miles / 4103 kilometers / 2216 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Santa Maria (SMX) is 2931 miles / 4717 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 48 minutes.

New York LaGuardia Airport – Santa Maria Public Airport

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Distance from New York to Santa Maria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2549.794 miles
  • 4103.495 kilometers
  • 2215.710 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
  • 2544.013 miles
  • 4094.193 kilometers
  • 2210.687 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 York to Santa Maria?

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Santa Maria Public Airport is 5 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)

On average, flying from New York to Santa Maria generates about 281 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 281 kilograms equals 619 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 York to Santa Maria

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″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