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How far is Niagara Falls, NY, from Santa Maria, CA?

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Niagara Falls (Niagara Falls International Airport) is 2280 miles / 3669 kilometers / 1981 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Niagara Falls (IAG) is 2663 miles / 4286 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 57 minutes.

Santa Maria Public Airport – Niagara Falls International Airport

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Distance from Santa Maria to Niagara Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2280.055 miles
  • 3669.392 kilometers
  • 1981.313 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
  • 2275.066 miles
  • 3661.364 kilometers
  • 1976.979 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 Niagara Falls?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Niagara Falls International Airport is 4 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Niagara Falls generates about 250 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 250 kilograms equals 550 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 Niagara Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG).

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 Niagara Falls International Airport
City: Niagara Falls, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAG
ICAO Code: KIAG
Coordinates: 43°6′26″N, 78°56′46″W