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

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Wrangell (Wrangell Airport) is 1593 miles / 2564 kilometers / 1384 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Wrangell (WRG) is 2275 miles / 3661 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 42 minutes.

Santa Maria Public Airport – Wrangell Airport

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1593
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2564
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1384
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Distance from Santa Maria to Wrangell

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1593.002 miles
  • 2563.689 kilometers
  • 1384.281 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
  • 1593.078 miles
  • 2563.811 kilometers
  • 1384.347 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 Wrangell?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Wrangell Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Wrangell Airport (WRG)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Wrangell generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 409 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 Wrangell

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

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 Wrangell Airport
City: Wrangell, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WRG
ICAO Code: PAWG
Coordinates: 56°29′3″N, 132°22′11″W