How far is Santa Maria, CA, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) is 2361 miles / 3800 kilometers / 2052 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Santa Maria (SMX) is 3302 miles / 5314 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 10 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Santa Maria Public Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Santa Maria
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Santa Maria. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2361.379 miles
- 3800.271 kilometers
- 2051.982 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- 2359.301 miles
- 3796.927 kilometers
- 2050.177 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 Fairbanks to Santa Maria?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Santa Maria Public Airport is 4 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Santa Maria?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Santa Maria generates about 259 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 259 kilograms equals 571 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Santa Maria
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″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 |