How far is Santa Maria, CA, from Reno, NV?
The distance between Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) and Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) is 319 miles / 514 kilometers / 278 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Reno (RNO) to Santa Maria (SMX) is 458 miles / 737 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 56 minutes.
Reno–Tahoe International Airport – Santa Maria Public Airport
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Distance from Reno to Santa Maria
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Reno to Santa Maria. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 319.499 miles
- 514.183 kilometers
- 277.637 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- 320.094 miles
- 515.142 kilometers
- 278.154 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 Reno to Santa Maria?
The estimated flight time from Reno–Tahoe International Airport to Santa Maria Public Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Reno and Santa Maria?
Flight carbon footprint between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
On average, flying from Reno to Santa Maria generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 159 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Reno to Santa Maria
See the map of the shortest flight path between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX).
Airport information
| Origin | Reno–Tahoe International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Reno, NV |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RNO |
| ICAO Code: | KRNO |
| Coordinates: | 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″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 |