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How far is Santa Ana, CA, from Memphis, TN?

The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and Santa Ana (Orange County John Wayne Airport) is 1592 miles / 2562 kilometers / 1383 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Memphis (MEM) to Santa Ana (SNA) is 1803 miles / 2901 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 14 minutes.

Memphis International Airport – Orange County John Wayne Airport

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Distance from Memphis to Santa Ana

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1591.945 miles
  • 2561.988 kilometers
  • 1383.363 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
  • 1588.496 miles
  • 2556.436 kilometers
  • 1380.365 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 Memphis to Santa Ana?

The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to Orange County John Wayne Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA)

On average, flying from Memphis to Santa Ana generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 409 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA).

Airport information

Origin Memphis International Airport
City: Memphis, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEM
ICAO Code: KMEM
Coordinates: 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″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