How far is Santa Maria, CA, from Memphis, TN?
The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) is 1723 miles / 2773 kilometers / 1497 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Memphis (MEM) to Santa Maria (SMX) is 1935 miles / 3114 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 14 minutes.
Memphis International Airport – Santa Maria Public Airport
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Distance from Memphis to Santa Maria
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Memphis to Santa Maria. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1722.782 miles
- 2772.549 kilometers
- 1497.057 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- 1718.965 miles
- 2766.405 kilometers
- 1493.739 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 Memphis to Santa Maria?
The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to Santa Maria Public Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Memphis and Santa Maria?
Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
On average, flying from Memphis to Santa Maria generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 428 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Memphis to Santa Maria
See the map of the shortest flight path between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX).
Airport information
| Origin | Memphis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Memphis, TN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MEM |
| ICAO Code: | KMEM |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″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 |