How far is Reno, NV, from Santa Maria, CA?
The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) is 319 miles / 514 kilometers / 278 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Reno (RNO) is 458 miles / 737 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 56 minutes.
Santa Maria Public Airport – Reno–Tahoe International Airport
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Distance from Santa Maria to Reno
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Maria to Reno. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 319.499 miles
- 514.183 kilometers
- 277.637 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- 320.094 miles
- 515.142 kilometers
- 278.154 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 Reno?
The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Reno–Tahoe International Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Santa Maria and Reno?
Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
On average, flying from Santa Maria to Reno generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 159 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 Reno
See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO).
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 | Reno–Tahoe International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Reno, NV |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RNO |
| ICAO Code: | KRNO |
| Coordinates: | 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″W |