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LHV to SMX: distance & flight time
Lock Haven (William T. Piper Memorial Airport) → Santa Maria (Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field)
2,357 mi
3,794 km · 2,048 nm
5h 5m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,357 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 5m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LHV — William T. Piper Memorial Airport · Lock Haven, United States
- SMX — Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field · Santa Maria, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LHV
- IPT · Williamsport Regional Airport27 mi away
- SCE · University Park Airport30 mi away
- MUI · Muir Army Air Field (Fort Indiantown Gap) Airport66 mi away
- HAR · Capital City Airport70 mi away
Near SMX
- VBG · Vandenberg Air Force Base13 mi away
- LPC · Lompoc Airport16 mi away
- SBP · San Luis County Regional Airport26 mi away
- SQA · Santa Ynez Airport30 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LHV from SMX?
The flight distance from Lock Haven (LHV) to Santa Maria (SMX) is 2,357 miles (3,794 km, 2,048 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHV to SMX?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 5m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from LHV to SMX?
Nonstop service on LHV–SMX depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 5h 5m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Lock Haven and Santa Maria?
Santa Maria is 3 hours behind Lock Haven.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHV to SMX?
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Why are some LHV to SMX fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LHV–SMX tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.