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How far is Santa Ana, CA, from Champaign, IL?

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Santa Ana (Orange County John Wayne Airport) is 1689 miles / 2718 kilometers / 1467 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Santa Ana (SNA) is 1993 miles / 3208 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 52 minutes.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – Orange County John Wayne Airport

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Distance from Champaign to Santa Ana

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1688.710 miles
  • 2717.715 kilometers
  • 1467.448 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
  • 1685.284 miles
  • 2712.202 kilometers
  • 1464.472 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 Champaign to Santa Ana?

The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Orange County John Wayne Airport is 3 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA)

On average, flying from Champaign to Santa Ana generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 423 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA).

Airport information

Origin University of Illinois Willard Airport
City: Champaign, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMI
ICAO Code: KCMI
Coordinates: 40°2′21″N, 88°16′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