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How far is Mesa, AZ, from Santa Maria, CA?

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Mesa (Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport) is 516 miles / 831 kilometers / 449 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Mesa (AZA) is 560 miles / 902 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 34 minutes.

Santa Maria Public Airport – Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport

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Distance from Santa Maria to Mesa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 516.256 miles
  • 830.834 kilometers
  • 448.614 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
  • 515.244 miles
  • 829.205 kilometers
  • 447.735 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 Mesa?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Mesa generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 223 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 Mesa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport
City: Mesa, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AZA
ICAO Code: KIWA
Coordinates: 33°18′28″N, 111°39′17″W