How far is Santa Maria, CA, from Fresno, CA?
The distance between Fresno (Fresno Yosemite International Airport) and Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) is 136 miles / 219 kilometers / 118 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fresno (FAT) to Santa Maria (SMX) is 174 miles / 280 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 48 minutes.
Fresno Yosemite International Airport – Santa Maria Public Airport
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Distance from Fresno to Santa Maria
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fresno to Santa Maria. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 135.915 miles
- 218.734 kilometers
- 118.107 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- 136.152 miles
- 219.116 kilometers
- 118.313 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 Fresno to Santa Maria?
The estimated flight time from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Santa Maria Public Airport is 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fresno and Santa Maria?
Flight carbon footprint between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
On average, flying from Fresno to Santa Maria generates about 45 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 45 kilograms equals 99 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fresno to Santa Maria
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX).
Airport information
| Origin | Fresno Yosemite International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fresno, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAT |
| ICAO Code: | KFAT |
| Coordinates: | 36°46′34″N, 119°43′4″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 |