How far is Santa Maria, CA, from Mesa, AZ?
The distance between Mesa (Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport) and Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) is 516 miles / 831 kilometers / 449 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Mesa (AZA) to Santa Maria (SMX) is 561 miles / 903 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 36 minutes.
Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport – Santa Maria Public Airport
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Distance from Mesa to Santa Maria
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mesa to Santa Maria. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 516.256 miles
- 830.834 kilometers
- 448.614 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- 515.244 miles
- 829.205 kilometers
- 447.735 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 Mesa to Santa Maria?
The estimated flight time from Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport to Santa Maria Public Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Mesa and Santa Maria?
The time difference between Mesa and Santa Maria is 1 hour. Santa Maria is 1 hour behind Mesa.
Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
On average, flying from Mesa to Santa Maria generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 223 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Mesa to Santa Maria
See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX).
Airport information
| Origin | Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mesa, AZ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AZA |
| ICAO Code: | KIWA |
| Coordinates: | 33°18′28″N, 111°39′17″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 |