How far is Detroit, MI, from Santa Maria, CA?
The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 2055 miles / 3306 kilometers / 1785 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Detroit (DTW) is 2397 miles / 3858 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 50 minutes.
Santa Maria Public Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Santa Maria to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Maria to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2054.526 miles
- 3306.439 kilometers
- 1785.334 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- 2050.076 miles
- 3299.277 kilometers
- 1781.467 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 Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Santa Maria and Detroit?
Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Santa Maria to Detroit generates about 224 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 224 kilograms equals 493 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 Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
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 | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |