How far is Santa Ana, CA, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Santa Ana (Orange County John Wayne Airport) is 2213 miles / 3562 kilometers / 1923 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Santa Ana (SNA) is 2541 miles / 4090 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 51 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Orange County John Wayne Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Santa Ana
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Santa Ana. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2213.231 miles
- 3561.850 kilometers
- 1923.245 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- 2208.398 miles
- 3554.073 kilometers
- 1919.046 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 Raleigh to Santa Ana?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Orange County John Wayne Airport is 4 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Santa Ana?
The time difference between Raleigh and Santa Ana is 3 hours. Santa Ana is 3 hours behind Raleigh.
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Santa Ana generates about 242 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 242 kilograms equals 533 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Santa Ana
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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 |