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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Santa Maria, CA?

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 2291 miles / 3687 kilometers / 1991 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Buffalo (BUF) is 2671 miles / 4298 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 12 minutes.

Santa Maria Public Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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2291
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3687
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Distance from Santa Maria to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2290.902 miles
  • 3686.850 kilometers
  • 1990.740 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
  • 2285.874 miles
  • 3678.758 kilometers
  • 1986.370 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 Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 4 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Buffalo generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 553 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 Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

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 Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W