How far is Raleigh, NC, from Santa Maria, CA?
The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 2335 miles / 3758 kilometers / 2029 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Raleigh (RDU) is 2674 miles / 4304 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 55 minutes.
Santa Maria Public Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport
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Distance from Santa Maria to Raleigh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Maria to Raleigh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2335.360 miles
- 3758.397 kilometers
- 2029.372 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- 2330.141 miles
- 3749.999 kilometers
- 2024.838 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 Raleigh?
The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 4 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Santa Maria and Raleigh?
Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)
On average, flying from Santa Maria to Raleigh generates about 256 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 256 kilograms equals 564 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 Raleigh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).
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 | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W |