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How far is Dothan, AL, from Santa Maria, CA?

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Dothan (Dothan Regional Airport) is 2035 miles / 3275 kilometers / 1768 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Dothan (DHN) is 2337 miles / 3761 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 57 minutes.

Santa Maria Public Airport – Dothan Regional Airport

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Distance from Santa Maria to Dothan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2034.890 miles
  • 3274.838 kilometers
  • 1768.271 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
  • 2030.728 miles
  • 3268.140 kilometers
  • 1764.654 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 Dothan?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Dothan Regional Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Dothan Regional Airport (DHN)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Dothan generates about 221 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 221 kilograms equals 488 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 Dothan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Dothan Regional Airport (DHN).

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 Dothan Regional Airport
City: Dothan, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DHN
ICAO Code: KDHN
Coordinates: 31°19′16″N, 85°26′58″W