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How far is Portland, ME, from Santa Maria, CA?

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Portland (Portland International Jetport) is 2713 miles / 4366 kilometers / 2358 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Portland (PWM) is 3222 miles / 5186 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 30 minutes.

Santa Maria Public Airport – Portland International Jetport

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2713
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4366
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2358
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Distance from Santa Maria to Portland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2712.996 miles
  • 4366.144 kilometers
  • 2357.529 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
  • 2706.886 miles
  • 4356.310 kilometers
  • 2352.219 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 Portland?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Portland International Jetport is 5 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Portland International Jetport (PWM)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Portland generates about 300 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 300 kilograms equals 662 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 Portland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Portland International Jetport (PWM).

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 Portland International Jetport
City: Portland, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PWM
ICAO Code: KPWM
Coordinates: 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″W