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How far is Santa Ana, CA, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and Santa Ana (Orange County John Wayne Airport) is 1974 miles / 3176 kilometers / 1715 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (CMH) to Santa Ana (SNA) is 2246 miles / 3615 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 32 minutes.

John Glenn Columbus International Airport – Orange County John Wayne Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Santa Ana

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1973.648 miles
  • 3176.279 kilometers
  • 1715.053 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
  • 1969.489 miles
  • 3169.585 kilometers
  • 1711.439 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 Columbus to Santa Ana?

The estimated flight time from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Orange County John Wayne Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA)

On average, flying from Columbus to Santa Ana generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 474 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA).

Airport information

Origin John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″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