How far is Seattle, WA, from Santa Maria, CA?
The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 871 miles / 1402 kilometers / 757 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Seattle (SEA) is 1044 miles / 1680 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 3 minutes.
Santa Maria Public Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
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Distance from Santa Maria to Seattle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Maria to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 871.356 miles
- 1402.311 kilometers
- 757.187 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- 872.392 miles
- 1403.979 kilometers
- 758.088 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 Seattle?
The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Santa Maria and Seattle?
There is no time difference between Santa Maria and Seattle.
Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
On average, flying from Santa Maria to Seattle generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 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 Seattle
See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
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 | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W |