SFO
San Francisco
United States
348 km
216 miles
SMX
Santa Maria
United States
Distance
348 km
216 mi / 188 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
150°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

SFO SMX
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field
IATA Code SFO SMX
ICAO Code KSFO KSMX
City San Francisco Santa Maria
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 13 ft 261 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 34.900000, -120.460000

San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Maria (SMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field (SMX) in Santa Maria, United States is 348 kilometers (216 miles / 188 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

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 01:19 in San Francisco, it's 01:19 in Santa Maria.

The return flight from Santa Maria (SMX) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 331° (north northwest). 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 Francisco International Airport (SFO) 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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