How far is Tucson, AZ, from Santa Maria, CA?
The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 582 miles / 936 kilometers / 505 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Tucson (TUS) is 648 miles / 1043 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 1 minutes.
Santa Maria Public Airport – Tucson International Airport
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Distance from Santa Maria to Tucson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Maria to Tucson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 581.613 miles
- 936.015 kilometers
- 505.408 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- 580.666 miles
- 934.492 kilometers
- 504.585 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 Tucson?
The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Tucson International Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Santa Maria and Tucson?
The time difference between Santa Maria and Tucson is 1 hour. Tucson is 1 hour ahead of Santa Maria.
Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)
On average, flying from Santa Maria to Tucson generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 243 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 Tucson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Tucson International Airport (TUS).
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 | Tucson International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tucson, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TUS |
| ICAO Code: | KTUS |
| Coordinates: | 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W |