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How far is Holy Cross, AK, from Santa Maria, CA?

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Holy Cross (Holy Cross Airport) is 2537 miles / 4083 kilometers / 2205 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Holy Cross (HCR) is 3858 miles / 6209 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 129 hours 56 minutes.

Santa Maria Public Airport – Holy Cross Airport

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2537
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4083
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2205
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Distance from Santa Maria to Holy Cross

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Maria to Holy Cross. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2537.040 miles
  • 4082.971 kilometers
  • 2204.628 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
  • 2533.689 miles
  • 4077.578 kilometers
  • 2201.716 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 Holy Cross?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Holy Cross Airport is 5 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Holy Cross Airport (HCR)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Holy Cross generates about 280 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 280 kilograms equals 616 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 Holy Cross

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Holy Cross Airport (HCR).

Airport information

Origin Santa Maria Public Airport
City: Santa Maria, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMX
ICAO Code: KSMX
Coordinates: 34°53′56″N, 120°27′25″W
Destination Holy Cross Airport
City: Holy Cross, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HCR
ICAO Code: PAHC
Coordinates: 62°11′17″N, 159°46′29″W