How far is Providence, RI, from Santa Maria, CA?
The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Providence (Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport) is 2669 miles / 4296 kilometers / 2320 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Providence (PVD) is 3088 miles / 4970 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 5 minutes.
Santa Maria Public Airport – Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport
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Distance from Santa Maria to Providence
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Maria to Providence. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2669.450 miles
- 4296.063 kilometers
- 2319.688 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- 2663.390 miles
- 4286.311 kilometers
- 2314.423 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 Providence?
The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport is 5 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Santa Maria and Providence?
Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD)
On average, flying from Santa Maria to Providence generates about 295 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 295 kilograms equals 650 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 Providence
See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD).
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 | Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Providence, RI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PVD |
| ICAO Code: | KPVD |
| Coordinates: | 41°43′57″N, 71°25′13″W |