How far is Santa Ana, CA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Santa Ana (Orange County John Wayne Airport) is 1428 miles / 2299 kilometers / 1241 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Santa Ana (SNA) is 1688 miles / 2716 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 16 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Orange County John Wayne Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Santa Ana
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Santa Ana. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1428.262 miles
- 2298.565 kilometers
- 1241.126 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- 1425.759 miles
- 2294.536 kilometers
- 1238.950 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 Des Moines to Santa Ana?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Orange County John Wayne Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Santa Ana?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Santa Ana generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Santa Ana
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″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 |