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How far is Santa Cruz from Santa Maria?

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Airport) and Santa Cruz (Viru Viru International Airport) is 1023 miles / 1646 kilometers / 889 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Maria (RIA) to Santa Cruz (VVI) is 1409 miles / 2267 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 58 minutes.

Santa Maria Airport – Viru Viru International Airport

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1023
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1646
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889
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Distance from Santa Maria to Santa Cruz

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1022.710 miles
  • 1645.892 kilometers
  • 888.711 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
  • 1024.806 miles
  • 1649.265 kilometers
  • 890.532 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 Santa Maria to Santa Cruz?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Airport to Viru Viru International Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Airport (RIA) and Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Santa Cruz generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 336 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Airport (RIA) and Viru Viru International Airport (VVI).

Airport information

Origin Santa Maria Airport
City: Santa Maria
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: RIA
ICAO Code: SBSM
Coordinates: 29°42′41″S, 53°41′17″W
Destination Viru Viru International Airport
City: Santa Cruz
Country: Bolivia Flag of Bolivia
IATA Code: VVI
ICAO Code: SLVR
Coordinates: 17°38′41″S, 63°8′7″W