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How far is Santa Ana, CA, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Santa Ana (Orange County John Wayne Airport) is 1856 miles / 2987 kilometers / 1613 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Santa Ana (SNA) is 2183 miles / 3514 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 22 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Orange County John Wayne Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Santa Ana

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1855.964 miles
  • 2986.885 kilometers
  • 1612.789 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
  • 1852.415 miles
  • 2981.172 kilometers
  • 1609.704 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 Grand Rapids to Santa Ana?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Orange County John Wayne Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Santa Ana generates about 205 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 205 kilograms equals 451 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Rapids to Santa Ana

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA).

Airport information

Origin Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″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