Distance from Indianapolis to Santa Ana by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Indianapolis (IN) to Santa Ana (CA) is 1795 miles or 2888 kilometers or 1559 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Indianapolis to Santa Ana is 2066 miles (3325 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 271 miles or 437 km.

Flight distance from Indianapolis, IN to Santa Ana, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Indianapolis and Santa Ana is 1795 miles or 2888 km.
The nearest airport to Indianapolis, is Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and the nearest airport to Santa Ana, is Ontario International Airport (ONT).

What is the average flight time from Indianapolis to Santa Ana?

Flight time from Indianapolis, IN to Santa Ana, CA is 4 hours 7 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Indianapolis to Santa Ana Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Santa Ana, CA

The driving distance from Indianapolis, Indiana to Santa Ana, California is 2066 miles or 3325 km.
The total driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Santa Ana, CA is 2066 miles or 3325 kilometers. Your trip begins in Indianapolis, Indiana. It ends in Santa Ana, California.
The driving distance from Indianapolis, Indiana to Santa Ana, California is approximately 2066 miles (3325 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 36 to 37 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Indianapolis, IN to Santa Ana, CA

How long is the drive from Indianapolis, IN to Santa Ana, CA?
The total driving time is 36 hours, 12 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Indianapolis to Santa Ana take?
Indianapolis and Santa Ana are 36 hours 12 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
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 Indianapolis and Santa Ana

Time difference between Indianapolis (IN) and Santa Ana (CA) is 3 Hours.
Santa Ana time is 3 Hours behind Indianapolis.

Current local time in IndianapolisCurrent local time in Santa Ana
2025-12-22, 20:50:45 EST2025-12-22, 17:50:45 PST
How Far is it Between Indianapolis Indiana, USA and Santa Ana California, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2066 mi 3325 km 1794.11 nmi
Straight line distance 1795 mi 2888 km 1559 nmi
Difference 271 mi 437 km 235 nmi

Indianapolis Details

Indianapolis is located in Indiana, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 46' 40.8'' Longitude: W 86° 8' 45''
Latitude39.778
Longitude-86.14584
StateIndiana
Nearest airports to Indianapolis

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Santa Ana Details

Santa Ana is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 33° 44' 44.1'' Longitude: W 117° 52' 4.2''
Latitude33.74557
Longitude-117.86783
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Santa Ana

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Indianapolis, IN and Santa Ana, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 69 hours 16 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 51 hours 57 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 46 hours 10 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 41 hours 33 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 37 hours 47 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 34 hours 38 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 31 hours 58 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 29 hours 41 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 27 hours 42 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 25 hours 58 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 24 hours 26 minutes