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How far is Amarillo, TX, from Santa Maria, CA?

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Amarillo (Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport) is 1062 miles / 1708 kilometers / 922 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Amarillo (AMA) is 1212 miles / 1950 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 39 minutes.

Santa Maria Public Airport – Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport

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1708
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922
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Distance from Santa Maria to Amarillo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1061.514 miles
  • 1708.340 kilometers
  • 922.430 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
  • 1059.158 miles
  • 1704.549 kilometers
  • 920.383 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 Amarillo?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport is 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Amarillo generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 341 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 Amarillo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA).

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 Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport
City: Amarillo, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AMA
ICAO Code: KAMA
Coordinates: 35°13′9″N, 101°42′21″W