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

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Deadhorse (Deadhorse Airport) is 2656 miles / 4275 kilometers / 2308 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Deadhorse (SCC) is 3791 miles / 6101 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 82 hours 27 minutes.

Santa Maria Public Airport – Deadhorse Airport

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Distance from Santa Maria to Deadhorse

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2656.323 miles
  • 4274.938 kilometers
  • 2308.282 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
  • 2653.567 miles
  • 4270.503 kilometers
  • 2305.887 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 Deadhorse?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Deadhorse Airport is 5 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Deadhorse Airport (SCC)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Deadhorse generates about 293 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 293 kilograms equals 647 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 Deadhorse

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

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 Deadhorse Airport
City: Deadhorse, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCC
ICAO Code: PASC
Coordinates: 70°11′40″N, 148°27′53″W