How far is Monterey, CA, from Santa Maria, CA?
The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Monterey (Monterey Regional Airport) is 140 miles / 225 kilometers / 122 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Monterey (MRY) is 177 miles / 285 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 27 minutes.
Santa Maria Public Airport – Monterey Regional Airport
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Distance from Santa Maria to Monterey
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Maria to Monterey. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 140.046 miles
- 225.382 kilometers
- 121.696 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- 140.158 miles
- 225.562 kilometers
- 121.794 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 Monterey?
The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Monterey Regional Airport is 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Santa Maria and Monterey?
There is no time difference between Santa Maria and Monterey.
Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)
On average, flying from Santa Maria to Monterey generates about 46 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 46 kilograms equals 101 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 Monterey
See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY).
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 | Monterey Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Monterey, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MRY |
| ICAO Code: | KMRY |
| Coordinates: | 36°35′13″N, 121°50′34″W |