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How far is Nome, AK, from Santa Maria, CA?

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 2768 miles / 4454 kilometers / 2405 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Nome (OME) is 4086 miles / 6575 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 157 hours 0 minutes.

Santa Maria Public Airport – Nome Airport

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2768
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4454
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2405
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Distance from Santa Maria to Nome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2767.678 miles
  • 4454.146 kilometers
  • 2405.047 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
  • 2763.634 miles
  • 4447.637 kilometers
  • 2401.532 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 Nome?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Nome Airport is 5 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Nome generates about 307 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 307 kilograms equals 676 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 Nome

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Nome Airport (OME).

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 Nome Airport
City: Nome, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OME
ICAO Code: PAOM
Coordinates: 64°30′43″N, 165°26′42″W