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How far is Sault Ste Marie from Santa Maria, CA?

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Sault Ste Marie (Sault Ste. Marie Airport) is 2028 miles / 3264 kilometers / 1763 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Sault Ste Marie (YAM) is 2538 miles / 4085 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 26 minutes.

Santa Maria Public Airport – Sault Ste. Marie Airport

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2028
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Distance from Santa Maria to Sault Ste Marie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2028.303 miles
  • 3264.238 kilometers
  • 1762.548 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
  • 2024.385 miles
  • 3257.932 kilometers
  • 1759.143 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 Sault Ste Marie?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Sault Ste. Marie Airport is 4 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Sault Ste Marie generates about 221 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 221 kilograms equals 487 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 Sault Ste Marie

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM).

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 Sault Ste. Marie Airport
City: Sault Ste Marie
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAM
ICAO Code: CYAM
Coordinates: 46°29′6″N, 84°30′33″W