How far is Santa Maria, CA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) is 1827 miles / 2940 kilometers / 1587 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Santa Maria (SMX) is 2144 miles / 3450 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 18 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Santa Maria Public Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Santa Maria
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Santa Maria. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1826.851 miles
- 2940.031 kilometers
- 1587.490 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- 1822.973 miles
- 2933.791 kilometers
- 1584.120 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 Chicago to Santa Maria?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Santa Maria Public Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Santa Maria?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
On average, flying from Chicago to Santa Maria generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 446 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Santa Maria
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
| Destination | Santa Maria Public Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Santa Maria, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SMX |
| ICAO Code: | KSMX |
| Coordinates: | 34°53′56″N, 120°27′25″W |