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How far is Santa Maria, CA, from Manhattan, KS?

The distance between Manhattan (Manhattan Regional Airport) and Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) is 1343 miles / 2162 kilometers / 1167 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Manhattan (MHK) to Santa Maria (SMX) is 1635 miles / 2632 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 0 minutes.

Manhattan Regional Airport – Santa Maria Public Airport

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1343
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2162
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1167
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Distance from Manhattan to Santa Maria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1343.218 miles
  • 2161.700 kilometers
  • 1167.225 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
  • 1340.362 miles
  • 2157.104 kilometers
  • 1164.743 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 Manhattan to Santa Maria?

The estimated flight time from Manhattan Regional Airport to Santa Maria Public Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)

On average, flying from Manhattan to Santa Maria generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX).

Airport information

Origin Manhattan Regional Airport
City: Manhattan, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHK
ICAO Code: KMHK
Coordinates: 39°8′27″N, 96°40′14″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