How far is San Diego, CA from Santa Ana, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between San Diego and Santa Ana is 81.94 miles (131.87 km).

Flight distance from San Diego, CA to Santa Ana, CA is 81.94 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from San Diego to Santa Ana with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from San Diego, California to Santa Ana, California is: 89.21 miles (143.57 km) by car.

Driving from San Diego to Santa Ana will take approximately 01 hours 24 minutes.

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#1 San Diego

The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area. It is located on the coast of Southern California, at the border with Mexico. San Diego is a major center for tourism and is home to the San Diego Zoo.

Population 1422420
GPS Coordinates 32°42'57"N 117°9'53"W
Latitude 32.7157100
Longitude -117.1647200
Altitude 20
Country United States
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#2 Santa Ana

The most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Santa Ana metropolitan area. It is located in southern California. Santa Ana is known for its Hispanic culture, its history as a citrus-growing region, and its many attractions, such as the Santa Ana Zoo and the Bowers Museum.

Population 331301
GPS Coordinates 33°44'44"N 117°52'4"W
Latitude 33.7455700
Longitude -117.8678300
Altitude 35
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between San Diego and Santa Ana

The distance between San Diego and Santa Ana is 144 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 35 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between San Diego and Santa Ana. The current time is 16:31:02.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 58 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 13 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 47 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 29 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 16 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 11 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 06 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.92 liters (3.15 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Diego and Santa Ana.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Diego to Santa Ana is $16.86 (diesel $19.5).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $16.86 $17.6 $18.08 $19.5

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 12, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between San Diego and Santa Ana (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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