How far is Athens, GA, from Santa Maria, CA?
The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) is 2110 miles / 3395 kilometers / 1833 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Athens (AHN) is 2377 miles / 3826 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 30 minutes.
Santa Maria Public Airport – Athens–Ben Epps Airport
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Distance from Santa Maria to Athens
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Maria to Athens. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2109.625 miles
- 3395.112 kilometers
- 1833.214 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- 2105.023 miles
- 3387.706 kilometers
- 1829.215 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 Athens?
The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Athens–Ben Epps Airport is 4 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Santa Maria and Athens?
Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN)
On average, flying from Santa Maria to Athens generates about 230 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 230 kilograms equals 507 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 Athens
See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN).
Airport information
| Origin | Santa Maria Public Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Santa Maria, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMX |
| ICAO Code: | KSMX |
| Coordinates: | 34°53′56″N, 120°27′25″W |
| Destination | Athens–Ben Epps Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Athens, GA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AHN |
| ICAO Code: | KAHN |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W |