# Distance from San Diego (SAN) to Santa Maria (SMX)

> 387 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 387 km / 240 mi / 209 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 310° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 128° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (United States)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 12:14 in San Diego, it's 12:14 in Santa Maria)
- **Elevation difference**: 244 ft (SMX is higher than SAN)

## Airports

### [San Diego International Airport (SAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/san-san-diego-san-diego-international-airport/1ef266df-375a-6760-a0f3-06bb2780ed98)

- City: San Diego, United States
- ICAO: KSAN
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates: 32.730000, -117.190000
- Elevation: 17 ft

### [Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field (SMX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/smx-santa-maria-santa-maria-pubcapt-g-allan-hancock-field/1ef266df-390c-6c52-be40-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Santa Maria, United States
- ICAO: KSMX
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates: 34.900000, -120.460000
- Elevation: 261 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [San Diego International Airport (SAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/san-san-diego-san-diego-international-airport/1ef266df-375a-6760-a0f3-06bb2780ed98)
- [Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field (SMX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/smx-santa-maria-santa-maria-pubcapt-g-allan-hancock-field/1ef266df-390c-6c52-be40-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)