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How far is Santa Maria, CA, from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) is 1610 miles / 2591 kilometers / 1399 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Santa Maria (SMX) is 2018 miles / 3248 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 49 minutes.

Rochester International Airport – Santa Maria Public Airport

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Distance from Rochester to Santa Maria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1610.277 miles
  • 2591.490 kilometers
  • 1399.293 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
  • 1607.277 miles
  • 2586.661 kilometers
  • 1396.685 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 Rochester to Santa Maria?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Santa Maria Public Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)

On average, flying from Rochester to Santa Maria generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 411 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RST
ICAO Code: KRST
Coordinates: 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″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