How far is Santa Maria, CA, from Akutan, AK?

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) is 2542 miles / 4091 kilometers / 2209 nautical miles.

Distance from Akutan to Santa Maria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2542.246 miles
• 4091.348 kilometers
• 2209.151 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

• 2537.656 miles
• 4083.962 kilometers
• 2205.163 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 Akutan to Santa Maria?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to Santa Maria Public Airport is 5 hours and 18 minutes.

What is the time difference between Akutan and Santa Maria?

The time difference between Akutan and Santa Maria is 1 hour. Santa Maria is 1 hour ahead of Akutan.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)

On average, flying from Akutan to Santa Maria generates about 280 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 280 kilograms equals 618 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to Santa Maria

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX).

Airport information

Origin	Akutan Seaplane Base
City:	Akutan, AK
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	KQA
ICAO Code:	KQA
Coordinates:	54°7′56″N, 165°47′6″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