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

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Mobile (Mobile Regional Airport) is 1889 miles / 3040 kilometers / 1641 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Mobile (MOB) is 2165 miles / 3485 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 9 minutes.

Santa Maria Public Airport – Mobile Regional Airport

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1889
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3040
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1641
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Distance from Santa Maria to Mobile

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1888.993 miles
  • 3040.040 kilometers
  • 1641.490 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
  • 1885.242 miles
  • 3034.002 kilometers
  • 1638.230 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 Mobile?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Mobile generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 457 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 Mobile

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

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 Mobile Regional Airport
City: Mobile, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOB
ICAO Code: KMOB
Coordinates: 30°41′28″N, 88°14′34″W