How far is Fresno, CA, from Santa Maria, CA?
The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Fresno (Fresno Yosemite International Airport) is 136 miles / 219 kilometers / 118 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Fresno (FAT) is 175 miles / 281 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 50 minutes.
Santa Maria Public Airport – Fresno Yosemite International Airport
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Distance from Santa Maria to Fresno
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Maria to Fresno. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 135.915 miles
- 218.734 kilometers
- 118.107 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- 136.152 miles
- 219.116 kilometers
- 118.313 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 Fresno?
The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport is 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Santa Maria and Fresno?
Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
On average, flying from Santa Maria to Fresno generates about 45 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 45 kilograms equals 99 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 Fresno
See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT).
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 | Fresno Yosemite International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fresno, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FAT |
| ICAO Code: | KFAT |
| Coordinates: | 36°46′34″N, 119°43′4″W |