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How far is Alexandria, LA, from Santa Maria, CA?

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Alexandria (Alexandria International Airport) is 1632 miles / 2626 kilometers / 1418 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Alexandria (AEX) is 1891 miles / 3044 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 19 minutes.

Santa Maria Public Airport – Alexandria International Airport

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Distance from Santa Maria to Alexandria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1631.694 miles
  • 2625.956 kilometers
  • 1417.903 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
  • 1628.417 miles
  • 2620.684 kilometers
  • 1415.056 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 Santa Maria to Alexandria?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Alexandria International Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Alexandria International Airport (AEX)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Alexandria generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 414 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Alexandria International Airport
City: Alexandria, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AEX
ICAO Code: KAEX
Coordinates: 31°19′38″N, 92°32′59″W