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

The distance between Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) and Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) is 1991 miles / 3204 kilometers / 1730 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Valparaiso (VPS) to Santa Maria (SMX) is 2281 miles / 3671 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 14 minutes.

Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport – Santa Maria Public Airport

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Distance from Valparaiso to Santa Maria

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Valparaiso to Santa Maria. 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 Valparaiso to Santa Maria?

The estimated flight time from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Santa Maria Public Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)

On average, flying from Valparaiso to Santa Maria 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 Valparaiso to Santa Maria

See the map of the shortest flight path between Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX).

Airport information

Origin Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport
City: Valparaiso, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: VPS
ICAO Code: KVPS
Coordinates: 30°28′59″N, 86°31′31″W
Destination 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