San Francisco to Santa Ana flight distance & time (SFO-SNA)
How far is San Francisco from Santa Ana by plane? The great circle distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (SNA) is 598 km / 323 nm, about 59m flight time, with an initial heading of 136° (SE).
| From | San Francisco International Airport (SFO), San Francisco, US |
|---|---|
| To | John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (SNA), Santa Ana, US |
| Distance | 598 km · 323 nm · 372 mi |
| Initial heading | 136° (SE) |
Airlines on this route
- Continental Airlines (CO)
- Continental Express (CO)
- Southwest Airlines (WN)
- United Airlines (UA)
- US Airways (US)
Aircraft with enough range to fly SFO to SNA nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| Stampe et Vertongen SV.4 | 324 nm / 600 km |
| Zlin (Moravan) Zlin Z 126 | 324 nm / 600 km |
| Junkers Ju 87 | 324 nm / 600 km |
| Caproni Ca.3 / 450 hp | 324 nm / 600 km |
| Kamow / Kamov Ka-226 | 324 nm / 600 km |
| Dornier Do 228 | 324 nm / 600 km |
| Nord Aviation (SNCAN) NC.853 / NC.854 | 324 nm / 600 km |
| EKW, Eidgen C-35 | 324 nm / 600 km |
| Berijew / Beriev Be-32 | 324 nm / 600 km |
| Aermacchi / Macchi MB-308 / M-308 | 324 nm / 600 km |
| PZL Swidnik SW-4 | 324 nm / 600 km |
| Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8 | 324 nm / 600 km |
| Morane-Saulnier M.S.315 / M.S.317 | 324 nm / 600 km |
| EKW / K+W (Doflug) C-36 | 324 nm / 600 km |
| SOKO 522 | 327 nm / 606 km |
| Miles M.14 Magister / Hawk Trainer III | 329 nm / 609 km |
| HAL, Hindustan HJT-16 Kiran | 332 nm / 615 km |
| Nardi / Piaggio FN.305 | 335 nm / 620 km |
| Mil Mi-6 | 335 nm / 620 km |
| Nardi / Piaggio FN.305 | 335 nm / 620 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is San Francisco from Santa Ana?
- The great circle distance between San Francisco and Santa Ana is 598 km (323 nm / 372 mi).
- How long is the flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana?
- A direct flight from SFO to SNA takes about 59m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana?
- Yes - 5 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.