How far is Memphis, TN, from Santa Maria, CA?
The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 1723 miles / 2773 kilometers / 1497 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Memphis (MEM) is 1934 miles / 3113 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 14 minutes.
Santa Maria Public Airport – Memphis International Airport
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Distance from Santa Maria to Memphis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Maria to Memphis. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1722.782 miles
- 2772.549 kilometers
- 1497.057 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- 1718.965 miles
- 2766.405 kilometers
- 1493.739 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 Memphis?
The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Memphis International Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Santa Maria and Memphis?
Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)
On average, flying from Santa Maria to Memphis generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 428 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 Memphis
See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).
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 | Memphis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Memphis, TN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MEM |
| ICAO Code: | KMEM |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W |