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How far is Dryden from Santa Maria, CA?

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Dryden (Dryden Regional Airport) is 1737 miles / 2795 kilometers / 1509 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Dryden (YHD) is 2366 miles / 3808 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 46 minutes.

Santa Maria Public Airport – Dryden Regional Airport

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1737
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2795
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Distance from Santa Maria to Dryden

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1736.803 miles
  • 2795.113 kilometers
  • 1509.240 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
  • 1734.484 miles
  • 2791.382 kilometers
  • 1507.226 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 Dryden?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Dryden Regional Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Dryden Regional Airport (YHD)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Dryden generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 431 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 Dryden

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Dryden Regional Airport (YHD).

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 Dryden Regional Airport
City: Dryden
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHD
ICAO Code: CYHD
Coordinates: 49°49′54″N, 92°44′39″W