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How far is Tallahassee, FL, from Santa Maria, CA?

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Tallahassee (Tallahassee International Airport) is 2116 miles / 3406 kilometers / 1839 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Tallahassee (TLH) is 2409 miles / 3877 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 31 minutes.

Santa Maria Public Airport – Tallahassee International Airport

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2116
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1839
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Distance from Santa Maria to Tallahassee

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2116.207 miles
  • 3405.705 kilometers
  • 1838.934 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
  • 2112.001 miles
  • 3398.936 kilometers
  • 1835.279 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 Tallahassee?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Tallahassee International Airport is 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Tallahassee International Airport (TLH)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Tallahassee generates about 231 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 231 kilograms equals 509 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 Tallahassee

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Tallahassee International Airport (TLH).

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 Tallahassee International Airport
City: Tallahassee, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TLH
ICAO Code: KTLH
Coordinates: 30°23′47″N, 84°21′1″W