How far is Santa Maria, CA, from Alpena, MI?
The distance between Alpena (Alpena County Regional Airport) and Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) is 2059 miles / 3314 kilometers / 1789 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Alpena (APN) to Santa Maria (SMX) is 2553 miles / 4109 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 7 minutes.
Alpena County Regional Airport – Santa Maria Public Airport
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Distance from Alpena to Santa Maria
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Alpena to Santa Maria. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2059.175 miles
- 3313.920 kilometers
- 1789.374 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- 2054.986 miles
- 3307.179 kilometers
- 1785.734 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 Alpena to Santa Maria?
The estimated flight time from Alpena County Regional Airport to Santa Maria Public Airport is 4 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Alpena and Santa Maria?
The time difference between Alpena and Santa Maria is 3 hours. Santa Maria is 3 hours behind Alpena.
Flight carbon footprint between Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
On average, flying from Alpena to Santa Maria generates about 224 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 224 kilograms equals 494 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Alpena to Santa Maria
See the map of the shortest flight path between Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX).
Airport information
| Origin | Alpena County Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alpena, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | APN |
| ICAO Code: | KAPN |
| Coordinates: | 45°4′41″N, 83°33′37″W |
| Destination | 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 |