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How far is Hilo, HI, from Santa Maria, CA?

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Hilo (Hilo International Airport) is 2354 miles / 3788 kilometers / 2045 nautical miles.

Santa Maria Public Airport – Hilo International Airport

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Distance from Santa Maria to Hilo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2353.831 miles
  • 3788.123 kilometers
  • 2045.423 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
  • 2351.992 miles
  • 3785.164 kilometers
  • 2043.825 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 Hilo?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Hilo International Airport is 4 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Hilo International Airport (ITO)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Hilo generates about 258 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 258 kilograms equals 569 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Santa Maria to Hilo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Hilo International Airport (ITO).

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 Hilo International Airport
City: Hilo, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ITO
ICAO Code: PHTO
Coordinates: 19°43′17″N, 155°2′52″W