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How far is Cape Girardeau, MO, from Santa Maria, CA?

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Cape Girardeau (Cape Girardeau Regional Airport) is 1729 miles / 2782 kilometers / 1502 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Cape Girardeau (CGI) is 2001 miles / 3220 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 48 minutes.

Santa Maria Public Airport – Cape Girardeau Regional Airport

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1729
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2782
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1502
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Distance from Santa Maria to Cape Girardeau

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1728.807 miles
  • 2782.245 kilometers
  • 1502.292 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
  • 1724.937 miles
  • 2776.017 kilometers
  • 1498.929 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 Cape Girardeau?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Cape Girardeau Regional Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Cape Girardeau generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 429 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 Cape Girardeau

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI).

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 Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
City: Cape Girardeau, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CGI
ICAO Code: KCGI
Coordinates: 37°13′31″N, 89°34′14″W