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How far is Atlanta, GA, from Santa Maria, CA?

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) is 2052 miles / 3303 kilometers / 1784 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Atlanta (ATL) is 2310 miles / 3717 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 10 minutes.

Santa Maria Public Airport – Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

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Distance from Santa Maria to Atlanta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2052.428 miles
  • 3303.063 kilometers
  • 1783.512 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
  • 2047.976 miles
  • 3295.898 kilometers
  • 1779.643 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 Atlanta?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is 4 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Atlanta generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 492 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 Atlanta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

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 Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
City: Atlanta, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ATL
ICAO Code: KATL
Coordinates: 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″W