Distance from Albuquerque to Santa Ana by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Albuquerque (NM) to Santa Ana (CA) is 646 miles or 1040 kilometers or 561 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Albuquerque to Santa Ana is 784 miles (1263 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 138 miles or 223 km.

Albuquerque to Santa Ana Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Albuquerque, NM and Santa Ana, CA
This map shows the distance from Albuquerque, NM, Usa to Santa Ana, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Santa Ana, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from Albuquerque, NM to Santa Ana, CA

The driving distance from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Santa Ana, California is 784 miles or 1263 km.
The total driving distance from Albuquerque, NM to Santa Ana, CA is 784 miles or 1263 kilometers. Your trip begins in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It ends in Santa Ana, California.
The driving distance from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Santa Ana, California is approximately 784 miles (1263 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 13 to 14 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Albuquerque, NM to Santa Ana, CA

How long is the drive from Albuquerque, NM to Santa Ana, CA?
The total driving time is 13 hours, 37 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Albuquerque to Santa Ana take?
Albuquerque and Santa Ana are 13 hours 37 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Albuquerque and Santa Ana

Time difference between Albuquerque (NM) and Santa Ana (CA) is 1 Hours.
Santa Ana time is 1 Hours behind Albuquerque.

Current local time in Albuquerque	Current local time in Santa Ana
2025-12-17, 04:14:45 MST	2025-12-17, 03:14:45 PST

How Far is it Between Albuquerque New Mexico, USA and Santa Ana California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Albuquerque, NM and Santa Ana, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	784 mi	1263 km	680.83 nmi
Straight line distance	646 mi	1040 km	561 nmi
Difference	138 mi	223 km	119 nmi

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