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How far is Lahaina, HI, from Santa Maria, CA?

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Lahaina (Kapalua Airport) is 2397 miles / 3857 kilometers / 2083 nautical miles.

Santa Maria Public Airport – Kapalua Airport

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Distance from Santa Maria to Lahaina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2396.839 miles
  • 3857.338 kilometers
  • 2082.796 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
  • 2394.410 miles
  • 3853.430 kilometers
  • 2080.685 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 Lahaina?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Kapalua Airport is 5 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Kapalua Airport (JHM)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Lahaina generates about 263 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 263 kilograms equals 580 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Santa Maria to Lahaina

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Kapalua Airport (JHM).

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 Kapalua Airport
City: Lahaina, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JHM
ICAO Code: PHJH
Coordinates: 20°57′46″N, 156°40′22″W