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How far is Colima from Santa Maria, CA?

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Colima (Colima Airport) is 1492 miles / 2401 kilometers / 1296 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Colima (CLQ) is 1819 miles / 2928 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 12 minutes.

Santa Maria Public Airport – Colima Airport

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1492
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2401
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1296
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Distance from Santa Maria to Colima

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1491.787 miles
  • 2400.798 kilometers
  • 1296.327 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
  • 1493.195 miles
  • 2403.064 kilometers
  • 1297.551 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 Colima?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Colima Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Colima Airport (CLQ)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Colima generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 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 Colima

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Colima Airport (CLQ).

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 Colima Airport
City: Colima
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: CLQ
ICAO Code: MMIA
Coordinates: 19°16′37″N, 103°34′37″W