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How far is Santa Ana, CA, from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Santa Ana (Orange County John Wayne Airport) is 1522 miles / 2449 kilometers / 1322 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Santa Ana (SNA) is 1923 miles / 3095 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 30 minutes.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Orange County John Wayne Airport

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Distance from Minneapolis to Santa Ana

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Minneapolis to Santa Ana. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1521.867 miles
  • 2449.207 kilometers
  • 1322.466 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1519.714 miles
  • 2445.743 kilometers
  • 1320.596 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Minneapolis to Santa Ana?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Orange County John Wayne Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Santa Ana generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 399 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Santa Ana

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA).

Airport information

Origin Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W
Destination Orange County John Wayne Airport
City: Santa Ana, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SNA
ICAO Code: KSNA
Coordinates: 33°40′32″N, 117°52′4″W

Airlines flying from Minneapolis (MSP) to Santa Ana (SNA)

Delta Air Lines