How far is Santa Maria, CA, from Grand Rapids, MI?
The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) is 1947 miles / 3133 kilometers / 1691 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Santa Maria (SMX) is 2315 miles / 3726 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 22 minutes.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Santa Maria Public Airport
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Distance from Grand Rapids to Santa Maria
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Rapids to Santa Maria. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1946.529 miles
- 3132.634 kilometers
- 1691.487 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- 1942.428 miles
- 3126.035 kilometers
- 1687.924 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 Grand Rapids to Santa Maria?
The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Santa Maria Public Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Santa Maria?
Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Santa Maria generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 469 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Rapids to Santa Maria
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX).
Airport information
| Origin | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GRR |
| ICAO Code: | KGRR |
| Coordinates: | 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″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 |