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How far is Columbus, OH, from Santa Ana, CA?

The distance between Santa Ana (Orange County John Wayne Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 1971 miles / 3173 kilometers / 1713 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Ana (SNA) to Columbus (LCK) is 2247 miles / 3617 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 40 minutes.

Orange County John Wayne Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Santa Ana to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1971.428 miles
  • 3172.706 kilometers
  • 1713.124 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
  • 1967.261 miles
  • 3165.999 kilometers
  • 1709.503 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 Santa Ana to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Orange County John Wayne Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Santa Ana to Columbus generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 474 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W