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How far is Santa Ana, CA, from Portland, ME?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Santa Ana (Orange County John Wayne Airport) is 2624 miles / 4223 kilometers / 2280 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to Santa Ana (SNA) is 3088 miles / 4970 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 26 minutes.

Portland International Jetport – Orange County John Wayne Airport

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Distance from Portland to Santa Ana

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2624.223 miles
  • 4223.277 kilometers
  • 2280.387 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
  • 2618.620 miles
  • 4214.261 kilometers
  • 2275.519 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 Portland to Santa Ana?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Jetport to Orange County John Wayne Airport is 5 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA)

On average, flying from Portland to Santa Ana generates about 290 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 290 kilograms equals 639 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA).

Airport information

Origin Portland International Jetport
City: Portland, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PWM
ICAO Code: KPWM
Coordinates: 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″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