How far is Modesto, CA, from Santa Maria, CA?
The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 190 miles / 306 kilometers / 165 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Modesto (MOD) is 244 miles / 393 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 14 minutes.
Santa Maria Public Airport – Modesto City–County Airport
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Distance from Santa Maria to Modesto
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Maria to Modesto. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 190.055 miles
- 305.865 kilometers
- 165.154 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- 190.434 miles
- 306.473 kilometers
- 165.482 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 Modesto?
The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Santa Maria and Modesto?
There is no time difference between Santa Maria and Modesto.
Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)
On average, flying from Santa Maria to Modesto generates about 53 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 53 kilograms equals 117 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 Modesto
See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).
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 | Modesto City–County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Modesto, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MOD |
| ICAO Code: | KMOD |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′32″N, 120°57′14″W |