How far is Santa Maria, CA, from Phoenix, AZ?
The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) is 494 miles / 795 kilometers / 429 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Maria (SMX) is 533 miles / 858 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 59 minutes.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Santa Maria Public Airport
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Distance from Phoenix to Santa Maria
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Phoenix to Santa Maria. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 494.092 miles
- 795.163 kilometers
- 429.354 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- 493.113 miles
- 793.589 kilometers
- 428.504 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 Phoenix to Santa Maria?
The estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Santa Maria Public Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Phoenix and Santa Maria?
The time difference between Phoenix and Santa Maria is 1 hour. Santa Maria is 1 hour behind Phoenix.
Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
On average, flying from Phoenix to Santa Maria generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 216 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Phoenix to Santa Maria
See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX).
Airport information
| Origin | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phoenix, AZ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHX |
| ICAO Code: | KPHX |
| Coordinates: | 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″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 |