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How far is Montgomery, AL, from Santa Maria, CA?

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Montgomery (Montgomery Regional Airport) is 1963 miles / 3160 kilometers / 1706 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Montgomery (MGM) is 2232 miles / 3592 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 33 minutes.

Santa Maria Public Airport – Montgomery Regional Airport

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Distance from Santa Maria to Montgomery

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1963.237 miles
  • 3159.524 kilometers
  • 1706.007 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
  • 1959.110 miles
  • 3152.881 kilometers
  • 1702.420 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 Montgomery?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Montgomery Regional Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Montgomery generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 472 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 Montgomery

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM).

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 Montgomery Regional Airport
City: Montgomery, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MGM
ICAO Code: KMGM
Coordinates: 32°18′2″N, 86°23′38″W