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How far is Tampa, FL, from Santa Ana, CA?

The distance between Santa Ana (Orange County John Wayne Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 2126 miles / 3422 kilometers / 1848 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Ana (SNA) to Tampa (TPA) is 2488 miles / 4004 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 7 minutes.

Orange County John Wayne Airport – Tampa International Airport

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2126
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3422
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Distance from Santa Ana to Tampa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2126.478 miles
  • 3422.234 kilometers
  • 1847.858 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
  • 2122.595 miles
  • 3415.986 kilometers
  • 1844.485 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 Tampa?

The estimated flight time from Orange County John Wayne Airport to Tampa International Airport is 4 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)

On average, flying from Santa Ana to Tampa generates about 232 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 232 kilograms equals 511 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 Tampa

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

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 Tampa International Airport
City: Tampa, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TPA
ICAO Code: KTPA
Coordinates: 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″W