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How far is Santa Maria, CA, from Miami, FL?

The distance between Miami (Miami International Airport) and Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) is 2463 miles / 3963 kilometers / 2140 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Miami (MIA) to Santa Maria (SMX) is 2889 miles / 4650 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 14 minutes.

Miami International Airport – Santa Maria Public Airport

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Distance from Miami to Santa Maria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2462.744 miles
  • 3963.403 kilometers
  • 2140.066 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
  • 2458.693 miles
  • 3956.883 kilometers
  • 2136.546 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 Miami to Santa Maria?

The estimated flight time from Miami International Airport to Santa Maria Public Airport is 5 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)

On average, flying from Miami to Santa Maria generates about 271 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 271 kilograms equals 597 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX).

Airport information

Origin Miami International Airport
City: Miami, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MIA
ICAO Code: KMIA
Coordinates: 25°47′35″N, 80°17′26″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