How far is Santa Maria, CA, from Tampa, FL?
The distance between Tampa (Tampa International Airport) and Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) is 2276 miles / 3663 kilometers / 1978 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tampa (TPA) to Santa Maria (SMX) is 2654 miles / 4272 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 27 minutes.
Tampa International Airport – Santa Maria Public Airport
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Distance from Tampa to Santa Maria
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tampa to Santa Maria. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2276.336 miles
- 3663.408 kilometers
- 1978.082 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- 2272.213 miles
- 3656.773 kilometers
- 1974.499 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 Tampa to Santa Maria?
The estimated flight time from Tampa International Airport to Santa Maria Public Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tampa and Santa Maria?
The time difference between Tampa and Santa Maria is 3 hours. Santa Maria is 3 hours behind Tampa.
Flight carbon footprint between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
On average, flying from Tampa to Santa Maria generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 549 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Tampa to Santa Maria
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX).
Airport information
| Origin | Tampa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tampa, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | TPA |
| ICAO Code: | KTPA |
| Coordinates: | 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″W |
| Destination | 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 |