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

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Takotna (Takotna Airport) is 2466 miles / 3968 kilometers / 2142 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Takotna (TCT) is 3491 miles / 5618 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 27 minutes.

Santa Maria Public Airport – Takotna Airport

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2466
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2142
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Distance from Santa Maria to Takotna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2465.533 miles
  • 3967.890 kilometers
  • 2142.489 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
  • 2462.640 miles
  • 3963.234 kilometers
  • 2139.975 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 Takotna?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Takotna Airport is 5 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Takotna Airport (TCT)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Takotna generates about 271 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 271 kilograms equals 598 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 Takotna

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

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 Takotna Airport
City: Takotna, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TCT
ICAO Code: PPCT
Coordinates: 62°59′35″N, 156°1′44″W