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How far is Chevak, AK, from Santa Maria, CA?

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Chevak (Chevak Airport) is 2689 miles / 4327 kilometers / 2336 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Chevak (VAK) is 4097 miles / 6593 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 157 hours 15 minutes.

Santa Maria Public Airport – Chevak Airport

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2689
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4327
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2336
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Distance from Santa Maria to Chevak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2688.527 miles
  • 4326.765 kilometers
  • 2336.266 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
  • 2684.415 miles
  • 4320.147 kilometers
  • 2332.693 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 Chevak?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Chevak Airport is 5 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Chevak Airport (VAK)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Chevak generates about 297 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 297 kilograms equals 655 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 Chevak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Chevak Airport (VAK).

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 Chevak Airport
City: Chevak, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: VAK
ICAO Code: PAVA
Coordinates: 61°32′1″N, 165°35′2″W