How far is Phoenix, AZ, from Santa Maria, CA?
The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 494 miles / 795 kilometers / 429 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Phoenix (PHX) is 532 miles / 856 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 55 minutes.
Santa Maria Public Airport – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
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Distance from Santa Maria to Phoenix
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Maria to Phoenix. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 494.092 miles
- 795.163 kilometers
- 429.354 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- 493.113 miles
- 793.589 kilometers
- 428.504 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 Phoenix?
The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Santa Maria and Phoenix?
Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
On average, flying from Santa Maria to Phoenix generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 216 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 Phoenix
See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
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 | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phoenix, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PHX |
| ICAO Code: | KPHX |
| Coordinates: | 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W |