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How far is Santa Ana, CA, from Wainwright, AK?

The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and Santa Ana (Orange County John Wayne Airport) is 2996 miles / 4821 kilometers / 2603 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to Santa Ana (SNA) is 4115 miles / 6623 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 30 minutes.

Wainwright Airport – Orange County John Wayne Airport

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Distance from Wainwright to Santa Ana

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2995.607 miles
  • 4820.963 kilometers
  • 2603.112 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
  • 2991.846 miles
  • 4814.910 kilometers
  • 2599.843 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 Wainwright to Santa Ana?

The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to Orange County John Wayne Airport is 6 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA)

On average, flying from Wainwright to Santa Ana generates about 334 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 334 kilograms equals 736 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA).

Airport information

Origin Wainwright Airport
City: Wainwright, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AIN
ICAO Code: PAWI
Coordinates: 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″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