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SMX to LSF: distance & flight time
Santa Maria (Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field) → Fort Benning (Lawson Army Air Field (Fort Benning))
2,038 mi
3,279 km · 1,771 nm
4h 28m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,038 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 28m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SMX — Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field · Santa Maria, United States
- LSF — Lawson Army Air Field (Fort Benning) · Fort Benning, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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
Near LSF
- CSG · Columbus Metropolitan Airport13 mi away
- EUF · Weedon Field28 mi away
- AUO · Auburn University Regional Airport32 mi away
- PIM · Harris County Airport35 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SMX from LSF?
The flight distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Fort Benning (LSF) is 2,038 miles (3,279 km, 1,771 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SMX to LSF?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 28m 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 SMX to LSF?
Nonstop service on SMX–LSF 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 4h 28m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Santa Maria and Fort Benning?
Fort Benning is 3 hours ahead of Santa Maria.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SMX to LSF?
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Why are some SMX to LSF fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain SMX–LSF 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.