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How far is Zacatecas from Santa Maria, CA?

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Zacatecas (Zacatecas International Airport) is 1354 miles / 2179 kilometers / 1176 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Zacatecas (ZCL) is 1591 miles / 2561 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 34 minutes.

Santa Maria Public Airport – Zacatecas International Airport

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1354
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2179
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1176
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Distance from Santa Maria to Zacatecas

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1353.777 miles
  • 2178.692 kilometers
  • 1176.400 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
  • 1353.802 miles
  • 2178.733 kilometers
  • 1176.422 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 Zacatecas?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Zacatecas International Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Zacatecas International Airport (ZCL)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Zacatecas generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 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 Zacatecas

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Zacatecas International Airport (ZCL).

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 Zacatecas International Airport
City: Zacatecas
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: ZCL
ICAO Code: MMZC
Coordinates: 22°53′49″N, 102°41′13″W