How far is La Paz from Santa Maria, CA?
The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and La Paz (La Paz International Airport) is 961 miles / 1547 kilometers / 835 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to La Paz (LAP) is 1209 miles / 1945 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 53 minutes.
Santa Maria Public Airport – La Paz International Airport
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Distance from Santa Maria to La Paz
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Maria to La Paz. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 961.088 miles
- 1546.722 kilometers
- 835.163 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- 962.178 miles
- 1548.475 kilometers
- 836.110 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 La Paz?
The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to La Paz International Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Santa Maria and La Paz?
The time difference between Santa Maria and La Paz is 1 hour. La Paz is 1 hour ahead of Santa Maria.
Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and La Paz International Airport (LAP)
On average, flying from Santa Maria to La Paz generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 327 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 La Paz
See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and La Paz International Airport (LAP).
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 | La Paz International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | La Paz |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | LAP |
| ICAO Code: | MMLP |
| Coordinates: | 24°4′21″N, 110°21′43″W |