How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Santa Maria, CA?
The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 1947 miles / 3133 kilometers / 1691 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 2315 miles / 3725 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 22 minutes.
Santa Maria Public Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport
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Distance from Santa Maria to Grand Rapids
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Maria to Grand Rapids. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1946.529 miles
- 3132.634 kilometers
- 1691.487 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- 1942.428 miles
- 3126.035 kilometers
- 1687.924 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 Grand Rapids?
The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Santa Maria and Grand Rapids?
Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
On average, flying from Santa Maria to Grand Rapids generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 469 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 Grand Rapids
See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).
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 | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GRR |
| ICAO Code: | KGRR |
| Coordinates: | 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W |