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How far is Sheridan, WY, from Santa Maria, CA?

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Sheridan (Sheridan County Airport) is 986 miles / 1587 kilometers / 857 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Sheridan (SHR) is 1348 miles / 2169 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 52 minutes.

Santa Maria Public Airport – Sheridan County Airport

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Distance from Santa Maria to Sheridan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 986.237 miles
  • 1587.195 kilometers
  • 857.017 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
  • 985.648 miles
  • 1586.246 kilometers
  • 856.504 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 Sheridan?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Sheridan County Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Sheridan County Airport (SHR)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Sheridan generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 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 Sheridan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Sheridan County Airport (SHR).

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 Sheridan County Airport
City: Sheridan, WY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SHR
ICAO Code: KSHR
Coordinates: 44°46′9″N, 106°58′48″W