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How far is Santa Maria, CA, from Portland, ME?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) is 2713 miles / 4366 kilometers / 2358 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to Santa Maria (SMX) is 3220 miles / 5182 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 26 minutes.

Portland International Jetport – Santa Maria Public Airport

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2713
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4366
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2358
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Distance from Portland to Santa Maria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2712.996 miles
  • 4366.144 kilometers
  • 2357.529 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
  • 2706.886 miles
  • 4356.310 kilometers
  • 2352.219 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 Portland to Santa Maria?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Jetport to Santa Maria Public Airport is 5 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)

On average, flying from Portland to Santa Maria generates about 300 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 300 kilograms equals 662 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX).

Airport information

Origin Portland International Jetport
City: Portland, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PWM
ICAO Code: KPWM
Coordinates: 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″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