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How far is Santa Maria Island from Bristol?

The distance between Bristol (Bristol Airport) and Santa Maria Island (Santa Maria Airport) is 1484 miles / 2388 kilometers / 1289 nautical miles.

Bristol Airport – Santa Maria Airport

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Distance from Bristol to Santa Maria Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1483.774 miles
  • 2387.903 kilometers
  • 1289.365 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
  • 1482.026 miles
  • 2385.090 kilometers
  • 1287.846 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 Bristol to Santa Maria Island?

The estimated flight time from Bristol Airport to Santa Maria Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Santa Maria Airport (SMA)

On average, flying from Bristol to Santa Maria Island generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bristol to Santa Maria Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Santa Maria Airport (SMA).

Airport information

Origin Bristol Airport
City: Bristol
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BRS
ICAO Code: EGGD
Coordinates: 51°22′57″N, 2°43′8″W
Destination Santa Maria Airport
City: Santa Maria Island
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: SMA
ICAO Code: LPAZ
Coordinates: 36°58′17″N, 25°10′14″W