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How far is Lansing, MI, from Santa Maria, CA?

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) is 1993 miles / 3208 kilometers / 1732 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Lansing (LAN) is 2350 miles / 3782 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 4 minutes.

Santa Maria Public Airport – Capital Region International Airport

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Distance from Santa Maria to Lansing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1993.420 miles
  • 3208.098 kilometers
  • 1732.235 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
  • 1989.181 miles
  • 3201.277 kilometers
  • 1728.551 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 Lansing?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Capital Region International Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Lansing generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 479 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 Lansing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN).

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 Capital Region International Airport
City: Lansing, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAN
ICAO Code: KLAN
Coordinates: 42°46′43″N, 84°35′14″W