How far is Santa Ana, CA, from Norfolk, VA?
The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Santa Ana (Orange County John Wayne Airport) is 2347 miles / 3777 kilometers / 2040 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Santa Ana (SNA) is 2709 miles / 4359 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 49 minutes.
Norfolk International Airport – Orange County John Wayne Airport
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Distance from Norfolk to Santa Ana
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Norfolk to Santa Ana. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2347.092 miles
- 3777.279 kilometers
- 2039.567 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- 2341.947 miles
- 3768.998 kilometers
- 2035.096 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 Norfolk to Santa Ana?
The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Orange County John Wayne Airport is 4 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Norfolk and Santa Ana?
The time difference between Norfolk and Santa Ana is 3 hours. Santa Ana is 3 hours behind Norfolk.
Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA)
On average, flying from Norfolk to Santa Ana generates about 257 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 257 kilograms equals 567 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Norfolk to Santa Ana
See the map of the shortest flight path between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA).
Airport information
| Origin | Norfolk International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Norfolk, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORF |
| ICAO Code: | KORF |
| Coordinates: | 36°53′40″N, 76°12′4″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 |