How far is Flint, MI, from Santa Maria, CA?
The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Flint (Bishop International Airport) is 2037 miles / 3278 kilometers / 1770 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Flint (FNT) is 2402 miles / 3865 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 2 minutes.
Santa Maria Public Airport – Bishop International Airport
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Distance from Santa Maria to Flint
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Maria to Flint. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2036.974 miles
- 3278.192 kilometers
- 1770.082 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- 2032.633 miles
- 3271.205 kilometers
- 1766.309 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 Flint?
The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Bishop International Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Santa Maria and Flint?
The time difference between Santa Maria and Flint is 3 hours. Flint is 3 hours ahead of Santa Maria.
Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Bishop International Airport (FNT)
On average, flying from Santa Maria to Flint generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 489 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 Flint
See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Bishop International Airport (FNT).
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 | Bishop International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Flint, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FNT |
| ICAO Code: | KFNT |
| Coordinates: | 42°57′55″N, 83°44′36″W |