How far is Yuma, AZ, from Santa Maria, CA?
The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Yuma (Yuma International Airport) is 370 miles / 596 kilometers / 322 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Yuma (YUM) is 429 miles / 691 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 26 minutes.
Santa Maria Public Airport – Yuma International Airport
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Distance from Santa Maria to Yuma
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Maria to Yuma. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 370.432 miles
- 596.152 kilometers
- 321.896 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- 369.935 miles
- 595.352 kilometers
- 321.465 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 Yuma?
The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Yuma International Airport is 1 hour and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Santa Maria and Yuma?
The time difference between Santa Maria and Yuma is 1 hour. Yuma is 1 hour ahead of Santa Maria.
Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Yuma International Airport (YUM)
On average, flying from Santa Maria to Yuma generates about 80 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 80 kilograms equals 175 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 Yuma
See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Yuma International Airport (YUM).
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 | Yuma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yuma, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | YUM |
| ICAO Code: | KNYL |
| Coordinates: | 32°39′23″N, 114°36′21″W |