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How far is Rochester, NY, from Santa Maria, CA?

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 2344 miles / 3773 kilometers / 2037 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Rochester (ROC) is 2730 miles / 4393 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 19 minutes.

Santa Maria Public Airport – Greater Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Santa Maria to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2344.471 miles
  • 3773.060 kilometers
  • 2037.289 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
  • 2339.311 miles
  • 3764.756 kilometers
  • 2032.806 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport is 4 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Rochester generates about 257 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 257 kilograms equals 567 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 Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).

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 Greater Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROC
ICAO Code: KROC
Coordinates: 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″W