How far is Columbia, SC, from Santa Maria, CA?
The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 2233 miles / 3594 kilometers / 1941 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Columbia (CAE) is 2512 miles / 4042 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 48 minutes.
Santa Maria Public Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Santa Maria to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Maria to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2233.413 miles
- 3594.330 kilometers
- 1940.783 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- 2228.541 miles
- 3586.489 kilometers
- 1936.549 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 Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Santa Maria and Columbia?
Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Santa Maria to Columbia generates about 244 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 244 kilograms equals 538 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 Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
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 | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |