How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Santa Maria, CA?
The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2361 miles / 3800 kilometers / 2052 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3302 miles / 5314 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 11 minutes.
Santa Maria Public Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Santa Maria to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Maria to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2361.379 miles
- 3800.271 kilometers
- 2051.982 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- 2359.301 miles
- 3796.927 kilometers
- 2050.177 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 Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 4 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Santa Maria and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Santa Maria to Fairbanks generates about 259 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 259 kilograms equals 571 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 Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
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 | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |