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How far is Santa Ana, CA, from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Santa Ana (Orange County John Wayne Airport) is 1787 miles / 2876 kilometers / 1553 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Santa Ana (SNA) is 2032 miles / 3270 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 26 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Orange County John Wayne Airport

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Distance from Birmingham to Santa Ana

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1787.189 miles
  • 2876.201 kilometers
  • 1553.025 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
  • 1783.359 miles
  • 2870.039 kilometers
  • 1549.697 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 Birmingham to Santa Ana?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Orange County John Wayne Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Santa Ana generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 439 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA).

Airport information

Origin Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″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