How far is Miami, FL, from Santa Maria, CA?
The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Miami (Miami International Airport) is 2463 miles / 3963 kilometers / 2140 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Miami (MIA) is 2889 miles / 4650 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 11 minutes.
Santa Maria Public Airport – Miami International Airport
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Distance from Santa Maria to Miami
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Maria to Miami. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2462.744 miles
- 3963.403 kilometers
- 2140.066 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- 2458.693 miles
- 3956.883 kilometers
- 2136.546 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 Miami?
The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Miami International Airport is 5 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Santa Maria and Miami?
The time difference between Santa Maria and Miami is 3 hours. Miami is 3 hours ahead of Santa Maria.
Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Miami International Airport (MIA)
On average, flying from Santa Maria to Miami generates about 271 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 271 kilograms equals 597 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 Miami
See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Miami International Airport (MIA).
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 | Miami International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Miami, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MIA |
| ICAO Code: | KMIA |
| Coordinates: | 25°47′35″N, 80°17′26″W |