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How far is Santa Maria, CA, from Bullhead City, AZ?

The distance between Bullhead City (Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport) and Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) is 335 miles / 539 kilometers / 291 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bullhead City (IFP) to Santa Maria (SMX) is 415 miles / 668 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 25 minutes.

Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport – Santa Maria Public Airport

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Distance from Bullhead City to Santa Maria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 334.811 miles
  • 538.826 kilometers
  • 290.943 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
  • 334.072 miles
  • 537.637 kilometers
  • 290.301 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 Bullhead City to Santa Maria?

The estimated flight time from Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport to Santa Maria Public Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport (IFP) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)

On average, flying from Bullhead City to Santa Maria generates about 74 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 74 kilograms equals 164 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bullhead City to Santa Maria

See the map of the shortest flight path between Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport (IFP) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX).

Airport information

Origin Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport
City: Bullhead City, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IFP
ICAO Code: KIFP
Coordinates: 35°9′26″N, 114°33′35″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