Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Dayton, OH, from Santa Maria, CA?

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Dayton (Dayton International Airport) is 2009 miles / 3234 kilometers / 1746 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Dayton (DAY) is 2305 miles / 3710 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 17 minutes.

Santa Maria Public Airport – Dayton International Airport

Distance arrow
2009
Miles
Distance arrow
3234
Kilometers
Distance arrow
1746
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Santa Maria to Dayton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2009.246 miles
  • 3233.569 kilometers
  • 1745.987 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
  • 2004.776 miles
  • 3226.375 kilometers
  • 1742.103 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 Dayton?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Dayton International Airport is 4 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Dayton International Airport (DAY)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Dayton generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 482 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 Dayton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Dayton International Airport (DAY).

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 Dayton International Airport
City: Dayton, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DAY
ICAO Code: KDAY
Coordinates: 39°54′8″N, 84°13′9″W