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

The distance between Destin (Destin Executive Airport) and Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) is 1996 miles / 3212 kilometers / 1734 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Destin (DSI) to Santa Maria (SMX) is 2277 miles / 3664 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 33 minutes.

Destin Executive Airport – Santa Maria Public Airport

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Distance from Destin to Santa Maria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1995.694 miles
  • 3211.758 kilometers
  • 1734.210 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
  • 1991.752 miles
  • 3205.414 kilometers
  • 1730.785 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 Destin to Santa Maria?

The estimated flight time from Destin Executive Airport to Santa Maria Public Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Destin Executive Airport (DSI) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)

On average, flying from Destin to Santa Maria generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 479 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Destin to Santa Maria

See the map of the shortest flight path between Destin Executive Airport (DSI) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX).

Airport information

Origin Destin Executive Airport
City: Destin, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DSI
ICAO Code: KDTS
Coordinates: 30°24′0″N, 86°28′17″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