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How far is Santa Maria, CA, from Mobile, AL?

The distance between Mobile (Mobile Regional Airport) and Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) is 1889 miles / 3040 kilometers / 1641 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mobile (MOB) to Santa Maria (SMX) is 2165 miles / 3484 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 8 minutes.

Mobile Regional Airport – Santa Maria Public Airport

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1889
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3040
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1641
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Distance from Mobile to Santa Maria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1888.993 miles
  • 3040.040 kilometers
  • 1641.490 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
  • 1885.242 miles
  • 3034.002 kilometers
  • 1638.230 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 Mobile to Santa Maria?

The estimated flight time from Mobile Regional Airport to Santa Maria Public Airport is 4 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)

On average, flying from Mobile to Santa Maria generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 457 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Mobile Regional Airport
City: Mobile, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOB
ICAO Code: KMOB
Coordinates: 30°41′28″N, 88°14′34″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