How far is Fargo, ND, from Santa Maria, CA?
The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Fargo (Hector International Airport) is 1481 miles / 2383 kilometers / 1287 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Fargo (FAR) is 1980 miles / 3187 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 24 minutes.
Santa Maria Public Airport – Hector International Airport
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Distance from Santa Maria to Fargo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Maria to Fargo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1480.592 miles
- 2382.782 kilometers
- 1286.599 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- 1478.606 miles
- 2379.586 kilometers
- 1284.874 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 Fargo?
The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Hector International Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Santa Maria and Fargo?
The time difference between Santa Maria and Fargo is 2 hours. Fargo is 2 hours ahead of Santa Maria.
Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Hector International Airport (FAR)
On average, flying from Santa Maria to Fargo generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 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 Fargo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Hector International Airport (FAR).
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 | Hector International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fargo, ND |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FAR |
| ICAO Code: | KFAR |
| Coordinates: | 46°55′14″N, 96°48′56″W |