How far is Santa Ana, CA, from Decatur, IL?
The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Santa Ana (Orange County John Wayne Airport) is 1656 miles / 2665 kilometers / 1439 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Santa Ana (SNA) is 1962 miles / 3158 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 17 minutes.
Decatur Airport – Orange County John Wayne Airport
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Distance from Decatur to Santa Ana
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Decatur to Santa Ana. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1656.264 miles
- 2665.498 kilometers
- 1439.254 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- 1652.902 miles
- 2660.088 kilometers
- 1436.332 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 Decatur to Santa Ana?
The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Orange County John Wayne Airport is 3 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Decatur and Santa Ana?
The time difference between Decatur and Santa Ana is 2 hours. Santa Ana is 2 hours behind Decatur.
Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA)
On average, flying from Decatur to Santa Ana generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 418 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Decatur to Santa Ana
See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA).
Airport information
| Origin | Decatur Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Decatur, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DEC |
| ICAO Code: | KDEC |
| Coordinates: | 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W |
| Destination | Orange County John Wayne Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Santa Ana, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SNA |
| ICAO Code: | KSNA |
| Coordinates: | 33°40′32″N, 117°52′4″W |