How far is Chattanooga, TN, from Santa Maria, CA?
The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Chattanooga (Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport) is 1990 miles / 3202 kilometers / 1729 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Chattanooga (CHA) is 2270 miles / 3653 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 25 minutes.
Santa Maria Public Airport – Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Santa Maria to Chattanooga
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Maria to Chattanooga. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1989.900 miles
- 3202.434 kilometers
- 1729.176 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- 1985.491 miles
- 3195.339 kilometers
- 1725.345 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 Chattanooga?
The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Santa Maria and Chattanooga?
Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)
On average, flying from Santa Maria to Chattanooga generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 478 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 Chattanooga
See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA).
Airport information
| Origin | Santa Maria Public Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Santa Maria, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMX |
| ICAO Code: | KSMX |
| Coordinates: | 34°53′56″N, 120°27′25″W |
| Destination | Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chattanooga, TN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CHA |
| ICAO Code: | KCHA |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′7″N, 85°12′13″W |