How far is Waco, TX, from Santa Maria, CA?
The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Waco (Waco Regional Airport) is 1361 miles / 2190 kilometers / 1182 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Waco (ACT) is 1603 miles / 2580 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 32 minutes.
Santa Maria Public Airport – Waco Regional Airport
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Distance from Santa Maria to Waco
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Maria to Waco. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1360.620 miles
- 2189.706 kilometers
- 1182.347 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- 1357.909 miles
- 2185.343 kilometers
- 1179.991 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 Waco?
The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Waco Regional Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Santa Maria and Waco?
The time difference between Santa Maria and Waco is 2 hours. Waco is 2 hours ahead of Santa Maria.
Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT)
On average, flying from Santa Maria to Waco generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 376 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 Waco
See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Waco Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Waco, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ACT |
| ICAO Code: | KACT |
| Coordinates: | 31°36′40″N, 97°13′49″W |