How far is Rochester, MN, from Santa Maria, CA?
The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 1610 miles / 2591 kilometers / 1399 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Rochester (RST) is 2016 miles / 3245 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 49 minutes.
Santa Maria Public Airport – 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)- 1610.277 miles
- 2591.490 kilometers
- 1399.293 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- 1607.277 miles
- 2586.661 kilometers
- 1396.685 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 Rochester International Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Santa Maria and Rochester?
Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Santa Maria to Rochester generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 411 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 Rochester International Airport (RST).
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 | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |