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How far is Omaha, NE, from Santa Maria, CA?

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Omaha (Eppley Airfield) is 1404 miles / 2260 kilometers / 1220 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Omaha (OMA) is 1688 miles / 2716 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 53 minutes.

Santa Maria Public Airport – Eppley Airfield

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Distance from Santa Maria to Omaha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1404.067 miles
  • 2259.627 kilometers
  • 1220.101 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
  • 1401.291 miles
  • 2255.160 kilometers
  • 1217.689 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 Omaha?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Eppley Airfield is 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Eppley Airfield (OMA)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Omaha generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 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 Omaha

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Eppley Airfield (OMA).

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 Eppley Airfield
City: Omaha, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OMA
ICAO Code: KOMA
Coordinates: 41°18′11″N, 95°53′38″W