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How far is Myrtle Beach, SC, from Santa Maria, CA?

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Myrtle Beach (Myrtle Beach International Airport) is 2360 miles / 3798 kilometers / 2051 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Myrtle Beach (MYR) is 2663 miles / 4285 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 47 minutes.

Santa Maria Public Airport – Myrtle Beach International Airport

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Distance from Santa Maria to Myrtle Beach

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2360.159 miles
  • 3798.308 kilometers
  • 2050.922 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
  • 2355.032 miles
  • 3790.057 kilometers
  • 2046.467 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 Myrtle Beach?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Myrtle Beach International Airport is 4 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Myrtle Beach generates about 259 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 259 kilograms equals 571 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 Myrtle Beach

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR).

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 Myrtle Beach International Airport
City: Myrtle Beach, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MYR
ICAO Code: KMYR
Coordinates: 33°40′46″N, 78°55′41″W