How far is Santa Ana, CA, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Santa Ana (Orange County John Wayne Airport) is 2281 miles / 3671 kilometers / 1982 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Santa Ana (SNA) is 2627 miles / 4227 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 15 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Orange County John Wayne Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Santa Ana
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Santa Ana. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2280.994 miles
- 3670.904 kilometers
- 1982.130 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- 2276.000 miles
- 3662.867 kilometers
- 1977.790 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 Richmond to Santa Ana?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Orange County John Wayne Airport is 4 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Santa Ana?
The time difference between Richmond and Santa Ana is 3 hours. Santa Ana is 3 hours behind Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA)
On average, flying from Richmond to Santa Ana generates about 250 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 250 kilograms equals 551 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Santa Ana
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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 |