How far is Valparaiso, FL, from Santa Maria, CA?
The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) is 1991 miles / 3204 kilometers / 1730 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Valparaiso (VPS) is 2282 miles / 3673 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 14 minutes.
Santa Maria Public Airport – Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport
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Distance from Santa Maria to Valparaiso
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Maria to Valparaiso. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1990.871 miles
- 3203.996 kilometers
- 1730.019 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- 1986.926 miles
- 3197.648 kilometers
- 1726.592 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 Valparaiso?
The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Santa Maria and Valparaiso?
Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)
On average, flying from Santa Maria to Valparaiso generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 478 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 Valparaiso
See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS).
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 | Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Valparaiso, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | VPS |
| ICAO Code: | KVPS |
| Coordinates: | 30°28′59″N, 86°31′31″W |