Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Columbus, OH, from Santa Maria, CA?

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 2079 miles / 3347 kilometers / 1807 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Columbus (CMH) is 2377 miles / 3825 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 35 minutes.

Santa Maria Public Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

Distance arrow
2079
Miles
Distance arrow
3347
Kilometers
Distance arrow
1807
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Santa Maria to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2079.452 miles
  • 3346.553 kilometers
  • 1806.994 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
  • 2074.812 miles
  • 3339.086 kilometers
  • 1802.962 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 4 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Columbus generates about 226 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 226 kilograms equals 499 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 Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W