How far is Durango, CO, from Santa Maria, CA?
The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 728 miles / 1171 kilometers / 632 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Durango (DRO) is 952 miles / 1532 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 52 minutes.
Santa Maria Public Airport – Durango–La Plata County Airport
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Distance from Santa Maria to Durango
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Maria to Durango. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 727.605 miles
- 1170.967 kilometers
- 632.272 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- 726.096 miles
- 1168.539 kilometers
- 630.961 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 Durango?
The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Santa Maria and Durango?
Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)
On average, flying from Santa Maria to Durango generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 281 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 Durango
See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO).
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 | Durango–La Plata County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Durango, CO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DRO |
| ICAO Code: | KDRO |
| Coordinates: | 37°9′5″N, 107°45′14″W |