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How far is Sioux Falls, SD, from Santa Maria, CA?

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Sioux Falls (Sioux Falls Regional Airport) is 1400 miles / 2252 kilometers / 1216 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Sioux Falls (FSD) is 1810 miles / 2913 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 28 minutes.

Santa Maria Public Airport – Sioux Falls Regional Airport

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Distance from Santa Maria to Sioux Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1399.504 miles
  • 2252.283 kilometers
  • 1216.136 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
  • 1397.106 miles
  • 2248.423 kilometers
  • 1214.051 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 Sioux Falls?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Sioux Falls Regional Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Sioux Falls generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 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 Sioux Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD).

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 Sioux Falls Regional Airport
City: Sioux Falls, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FSD
ICAO Code: KFSD
Coordinates: 43°34′55″N, 96°44′30″W