How far is Buffalo, NY, from Santa Ana, CA?
The distance between Santa Ana (Orange County John Wayne Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 2199 miles / 3539 kilometers / 1911 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Santa Ana (SNA) to Buffalo (BUF) is 2537 miles / 4083 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 10 minutes.
Orange County John Wayne Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport
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Distance from Santa Ana to Buffalo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Ana to Buffalo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2198.771 miles
- 3538.579 kilometers
- 1910.680 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- 2194.266 miles
- 3531.330 kilometers
- 1906.765 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 Buffalo?
The estimated flight time from Orange County John Wayne Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 4 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Santa Ana and Buffalo?
The time difference between Santa Ana and Buffalo is 3 hours. Buffalo is 3 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
Flight carbon footprint between Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
On average, flying from Santa Ana to Buffalo generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 530 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 Buffalo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Buffalo Niagara International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Buffalo, NY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BUF |
| ICAO Code: | KBUF |
| Coordinates: | 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W |