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How far is Santa Maria, CA, from Pittsburgh, PA?

The distance between Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) and Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) is 2218 miles / 3570 kilometers / 1928 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Santa Maria (SMX) is 2546 miles / 4098 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 51 minutes.

Pittsburgh International Airport – Santa Maria Public Airport

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2218
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3570
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1928
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Distance from Pittsburgh to Santa Maria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2218.243 miles
  • 3569.916 kilometers
  • 1927.600 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
  • 2213.277 miles
  • 3561.924 kilometers
  • 1923.285 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 Pittsburgh to Santa Maria?

The estimated flight time from Pittsburgh International Airport to Santa Maria Public Airport is 4 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)

On average, flying from Pittsburgh to Santa Maria generates about 242 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 242 kilograms equals 535 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pittsburgh to Santa Maria

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX).

Airport information

Origin Pittsburgh International Airport
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIT
ICAO Code: KPIT
Coordinates: 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″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