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How far is Bridgeport, CT, from Santa Maria, CA?

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Bridgeport (Sikorsky Memorial Airport) is 2586 miles / 4161 kilometers / 2247 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Bridgeport (BDR) is 2979 miles / 4794 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 50 minutes.

Santa Maria Public Airport – Sikorsky Memorial Airport

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2586
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4161
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2247
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Distance from Santa Maria to Bridgeport

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2585.712 miles
  • 4161.300 kilometers
  • 2246.922 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
  • 2579.850 miles
  • 4151.866 kilometers
  • 2241.828 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 Bridgeport?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Sikorsky Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Bridgeport generates about 285 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 285 kilograms equals 629 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 Bridgeport

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR).

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 Sikorsky Memorial Airport
City: Bridgeport, CT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BDR
ICAO Code: KBDR
Coordinates: 41°9′48″N, 73°7′34″W