How far is Pensacola, FL, from Santa Maria, CA?
The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Pensacola (Pensacola International Airport) is 1954 miles / 3144 kilometers / 1698 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Pensacola (PNS) is 2224 miles / 3579 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 9 minutes.
Santa Maria Public Airport – Pensacola International Airport
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Distance from Santa Maria to Pensacola
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Maria to Pensacola. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1953.528 miles
- 3143.899 kilometers
- 1697.570 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- 1949.668 miles
- 3137.686 kilometers
- 1694.215 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 Pensacola?
The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Pensacola International Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Santa Maria and Pensacola?
Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS)
On average, flying from Santa Maria to Pensacola generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 470 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 Pensacola
See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS).
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 | Pensacola International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pensacola, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PNS |
| ICAO Code: | KPNS |
| Coordinates: | 30°28′24″N, 87°11′11″W |