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How far is Providenciales from Santa Maria, CA?

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Providenciales (Providenciales International Airport) is 3041 miles / 4894 kilometers / 2642 nautical miles.

Santa Maria Public Airport – Providenciales International Airport

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Distance from Santa Maria to Providenciales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3040.759 miles
  • 4893.627 kilometers
  • 2642.347 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
  • 3036.469 miles
  • 4886.723 kilometers
  • 2638.619 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 Providenciales?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Providenciales International Airport is 6 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Providenciales International Airport (PLS)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Providenciales generates about 339 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 339 kilograms equals 748 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Santa Maria to Providenciales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Providenciales International Airport (PLS).

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 Providenciales International Airport
City: Providenciales
Country: Turks and Caicos Islands Flag of Turks and Caicos Islands
IATA Code: PLS
ICAO Code: MBPV
Coordinates: 21°46′24″N, 72°15′57″W