SAN
San Diego
United States
387 km
240 miles
SMX
Santa Maria
United States
Distance
387 km
240 mi / 209 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SAN SMX
Airport Name San Diego International Airport Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field
IATA Code SAN SMX
ICAO Code KSAN KSMX
City San Diego Santa Maria
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 17 ft 261 ft
Coordinates 32.730000, -117.190000 34.900000, -120.460000

San Diego (SAN) to Santa Maria (SMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field (SMX) in Santa Maria, United States is 387 kilometers (240 miles / 209 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 07:33 in San Diego, it's 07:33 in Santa Maria.

The return flight from Santa Maria (SMX) to San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 128° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field (SMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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