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How far is Duluth, MN, from Santa Maria, CA?

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Duluth (Duluth International Airport) is 1681 miles / 2705 kilometers / 1461 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Duluth (DLH) is 2170 miles / 3493 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 25 minutes.

Santa Maria Public Airport – Duluth International Airport

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1681
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2705
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1461
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Distance from Santa Maria to Duluth

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1681.043 miles
  • 2705.377 kilometers
  • 1460.787 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
  • 1678.321 miles
  • 2700.996 kilometers
  • 1458.421 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 Duluth?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Duluth International Airport is 3 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Duluth International Airport (DLH)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Duluth generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 422 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 Duluth

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Duluth International Airport (DLH).

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 Duluth International Airport
City: Duluth, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DLH
ICAO Code: KDLH
Coordinates: 46°50′31″N, 92°11′36″W