Nonstop flight route between Stuart Island, British Columbia, Canada and Santa Maria, California, United States:
Departure Airport:
(50°23'59"N by 125°7'58"W)
Arrival Airport:
(34°53'56"N by 120°27'26"W)
Distance from YRR to SMX:
1,096.50 miles (1,764.64 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Big Bay Water Aerodrome (YRR), Stuart Island, British Columbia, Canada and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX), Santa Maria, California, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 1,096 miles (or 1,765 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the relatively short distance between Big Bay Water Aerodrome and Santa Maria Public Airport, the route shown on this map most likely still appears to be a straight line.
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | YRR / |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Stuart Island, British Columbia, Canada |
| GPS Coordinates: | 50°23'59"N by 125°7'58"W |
| Operator/Owner: | Stuart Island Community Association |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 0 feet (0 meters) |
| View all routes: | Routes from YRR |
| More Information: | YRR Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | SMX / KSMX |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Santa Maria, California, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 34°53'56"N by 120°27'26"W |
| Area Served: | Santa Maria, California |
| Operator/Owner: | Santa Maria Public Airport District |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 261 feet (80 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from SMX |
| More Information: | SMX Maps & Info |
Facts about Big Bay Water Aerodrome (YRR):
- The furthest airport from Big Bay Water Aerodrome (YRR) is Tôlanaro Airport (FTU), which is located 10,634 miles (17,114 kilometers) away in Tôlanaro, Madagascar.
- Because of Big Bay Water Aerodrome's relatively low elevation of 0 feet, planes can take off or land at Big Bay Water Aerodrome at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- The closest airport to Big Bay Water Aerodrome (YRR) is Campbell River Water Aerodrome (YHH), which is located 25 miles (40 kilometers) SSW of YRR.
- In addition to being known as "Big Bay Water Aerodrome", another name for YRR is "CAF6".
Facts about Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX):
- Because of Santa Maria Public Airport's relatively low elevation of 261 feet, planes can take off or land at Santa Maria Public Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- The closest airport to Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) is Vandenberg Air Force Base (VBG), which is located only 13 miles (21 kilometers) SSW of SMX.
- Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) has 2 runways.
- Allegiant Air has expanded flights between Las Vegas and Santa Maria with four nonstops per week each way.
- The furthest airport from Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) is Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE), which is located 11,466 miles (18,453 kilometers) away in Saint-Pierre, Réunion.
- The original Allan Hancock Field was established in 1927 at another location, between Jones Street to the north, Stowell Road to the south, Bradley Road to the east and Miller Street to the west.
- The airport was built by the United States Army during World War II, known as Santa Maria Army Air Field.
- In addition to being known as "Santa Maria Public Airport", another name for SMX is "Capt. G. Allan Hancock FieldSanta Maria Army Airfield".
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 24.73 miles (39.80 km) SSW | Campbell River Water Aerodrome (YHH) | Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada |     |
| 2 | 26.83 miles (43.17 km) SSE | Cortes Island Aerodrome (YCF) | Cortes Island, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 3 | 31.57 miles (50.81 km) SSW | Campbell River Airport (YBL) | Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 4 | 48.11 miles (77.42 km) SE | Powell River Airport (YPW) | Powell River, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 5 | 48.85 miles (78.62 km) SSE | CFB Comox (YQQ) | Comox, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 6 | 50.24 miles (80.85 km) S | Courtenay Airpark (YCA) | Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 7 | 55.89 miles (89.94 km) SSE | Texada/Gillies Bay Airport (YGB) | Texada Island, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 8 | 73.36 miles (118.07 km) SE | Pender Harbour Water Aerodrome (YPT) | Pender Harbour, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 9 | 74.97 miles (120.66 km) WSW | Tahsis Water Aerodrome (ZTS) | Tahsis, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 10 | 75.03 miles (120.74 km) S | Alberni Valley Regional Airport (YPB) | Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 11 | 79.36 miles (127.72 km) W | Alert Bay Airport (YAL) | British Columbia, Canada | |
| 12 | 80.47 miles (129.50 km) SSE | Qualicum Beach Airport (XQU) | Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 13 | 84.21 miles (135.52 km) W | Port McNeill Airport (YMP) | Port McNeill, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 14 | 90.39 miles (145.46 km) SE | Sechelt Aerodrome (YHS) | Sechelt, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 15 | 92.73 miles (149.23 km) SSW | Tofino Harbour Water Aerodrome (YTP) | Tofino, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,634.33 miles (17,114.25 km) SSE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 2 | 10,615.18 miles (17,083.43 km) ESE | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,606.09 miles (17,068.81 km) ESE | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,589.11 miles (17,041.48 km) SE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,580.30 miles (17,027.30 km) SSE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 6 | 10,578.36 miles (17,024.17 km) ESE | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,567.48 miles (17,006.67 km) SE | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,544.93 miles (16,970.38 km) SE | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,526.55 miles (16,940.79 km) SE | Richards Bay Airport (RCB) | Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 10 | 10,522.63 miles (16,934.49 km) SE | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 11 | 10,489.31 miles (16,880.87 km) SE | Hluhluwe Airport (HLW) | Hluhluwe, South Africa | |
| 12 | 10,475.72 miles (16,858.99 km) SE | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,457.58 miles (16,829.80 km) SE | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 10,456.26 miles (16,827.68 km) SE | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,451.57 miles (16,820.12 km) SE | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 13.10 miles (21.08 km) SSW | Vandenberg Air Force Base (VBG) | Lompoc, California, United States | |
| 2 | 16.13 miles (25.95 km) S | Lompoc Airport (LPC) | Lompoc, California, United States | |
| 3 | 25.58 miles (41.17 km) NNW | San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) | San Luis Obispo, California, United States | |
| 4 | 29.61 miles (47.66 km) SE | Santa Ynez Airport (SQA) | Santa Ynez, California, United States | |
| 5 | 33.64 miles (54.14 km) NNW | O'Sullivan Army Heliport (CSL) | Camp San Luis Obispo, California, United States | |
| 6 | 47.93 miles (77.14 km) SE | Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) | Santa Barbara, California, United States | |
| 7 | 54.32 miles (87.42 km) N | Paso Robles Municipal AirportEstrella Army Airfield (PRB) | Paso Robles, California, United States | |
| 8 | 65.32 miles (105.13 km) NNW | Roberts Army Heliport (SYL) | Camp Roberts, San Luis Obispo County, California, United States | |
| 9 | 65.65 miles (105.65 km) SSE | Santa Cruz Island Airport (SZN) | Santa Barbara, California, United States | |
| 10 | 82.86 miles (133.35 km) ENE | Shafter Airport (MIT) | Shafter, California, United States | |
| 11 | 85.96 miles (138.33 km) SE | Oxnard Airport (OXR) | Oxnard, California, United States | |
| 12 | 87.27 miles (140.45 km) ENE | Meadows Field (BFL) | Bakersfield, California, United States | |
| 13 | 87.83 miles (141.35 km) N | New Coalinga Municipal Airport (CLG) | Coalinga, California, United States | |
| 14 | 88.05 miles (141.70 km) ESE | Santa Paula Airport (SZP) | Santa Paula, California, United States | |
| 15 | 93.18 miles (149.96 km) SE | Naval Air Station Point Mugu (NTD) | Point Mugu, California, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,466.02 miles (18,452.72 km) SSE | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 2 | 11,438.42 miles (18,408.31 km) SSE | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 3 | 11,430.70 miles (18,395.89 km) S | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 4 | 11,422.70 miles (18,383.00 km) SE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 5 | 11,364.97 miles (18,290.10 km) SSW | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 6 | 11,305.52 miles (18,194.43 km) SE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 7 | 11,272.20 miles (18,140.80 km) SE | Mananjary Airport (MNJ) | Mananjary, Madagascar | |
| 8 | 11,239.97 miles (18,088.94 km) SE | Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) | Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | |
| 9 | 11,125.51 miles (17,904.74 km) SE | Manja Airport (MJA) | Manja, Menabe, Madagascar | |
| 10 | 11,119.83 miles (17,895.59 km) SSE | Toamasino Airport (TMM) | Toamasina, Madagascar | |
| 11 | 11,114.82 miles (17,887.53 km) SE | Andavadoaka Airport (DVD) | Andavadoaka, Toliara province, Atsimo-Andrefana region, Madagascar | |
| 12 | 11,101.77 miles (17,866.53 km) SE | Morombe Airport (MXM) | Morombe, Madagascar | |
| 13 | 11,101.17 miles (17,865.56 km) SE | Ivato International Airport (TNR) | Antananarivo, Madagascar | |
| 14 | 11,071.72 miles (17,818.17 km) SE | Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) | Miandrivazo, Madagascar | |
| 15 | 11,068.20 miles (17,812.50 km) SSE | Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) | Île Sainte-Marie, Madagascar | |