How far is Tampa, FL, from Santa Maria, CA?
The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 2276 miles / 3663 kilometers / 1978 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Tampa (TPA) is 2655 miles / 4273 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 26 minutes.
Santa Maria Public Airport – Tampa International Airport
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Distance from Santa Maria to Tampa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Maria to Tampa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2276.336 miles
- 3663.408 kilometers
- 1978.082 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- 2272.213 miles
- 3656.773 kilometers
- 1974.499 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 Tampa?
The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Tampa International Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Santa Maria and Tampa?
The time difference between Santa Maria and Tampa is 3 hours. Tampa is 3 hours ahead of Santa Maria.
Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)
On average, flying from Santa Maria to Tampa generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 549 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 Tampa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).
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 | Tampa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tampa, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TPA |
| ICAO Code: | KTPA |
| Coordinates: | 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″W |