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How far is Red Lake from Santa Maria, CA?

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Red Lake (Red Lake Airport) is 1736 miles / 2793 kilometers / 1508 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Red Lake (YRL) is 2447 miles / 3938 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 48 minutes.

Santa Maria Public Airport – Red Lake Airport

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1736
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2793
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1508
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Distance from Santa Maria to Red Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1735.631 miles
  • 2793.227 kilometers
  • 1508.222 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
  • 1733.592 miles
  • 2789.946 kilometers
  • 1506.450 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 Red Lake?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Red Lake Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Red Lake Airport (YRL)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Red Lake generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 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 Red Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Red Lake Airport (YRL).

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 Red Lake Airport
City: Red Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRL
ICAO Code: CYRL
Coordinates: 51°4′0″N, 93°47′35″W