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

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Kalaupapa (Kalaupapa Airport) is 2405 miles / 3870 kilometers / 2090 nautical miles.

Santa Maria Public Airport – Kalaupapa Airport

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Distance from Santa Maria to Kalaupapa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2404.603 miles
  • 3869.834 kilometers
  • 2089.543 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
  • 2402.065 miles
  • 3865.749 kilometers
  • 2087.337 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 Kalaupapa?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Kalaupapa Airport is 5 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Kalaupapa Airport (LUP)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Kalaupapa generates about 264 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 264 kilograms equals 582 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Santa Maria to Kalaupapa

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

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 Kalaupapa Airport
City: Kalaupapa, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LUP
ICAO Code: PHLU
Coordinates: 21°12′39″N, 156°58′26″W