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How far is Santa Maria, CA, from Niagara Falls, NY?

The distance between Niagara Falls (Niagara Falls International Airport) and Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) is 2280 miles / 3669 kilometers / 1981 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Niagara Falls (IAG) to Santa Maria (SMX) is 2664 miles / 4287 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 57 minutes.

Niagara Falls International Airport – Santa Maria Public Airport

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Distance from Niagara Falls to Santa Maria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2280.055 miles
  • 3669.392 kilometers
  • 1981.313 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
  • 2275.066 miles
  • 3661.364 kilometers
  • 1976.979 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 Niagara Falls to Santa Maria?

The estimated flight time from Niagara Falls International Airport to Santa Maria Public Airport is 4 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)

On average, flying from Niagara Falls to Santa Maria generates about 250 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 250 kilograms equals 550 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Niagara Falls to Santa Maria

See the map of the shortest flight path between Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX).

Airport information

Origin Niagara Falls International Airport
City: Niagara Falls, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAG
ICAO Code: KIAG
Coordinates: 43°6′26″N, 78°56′46″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