Distance from Manhattan to Santa Ana by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Manhattan (NY) to Santa Ana (CA) is 2436 miles or 3919 kilometers or 2115 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Manhattan to Santa Ana is 2791 miles (4493 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 355 miles or 574 km.

Flight distance from Manhattan, NY to Santa Ana, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Manhattan and Santa Ana is 2436 miles or 3919 km.
The nearest airport to Manhattan, is La Guardia Airport (LGA) and the nearest airport to Santa Ana, is Ontario International Airport (ONT).

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

Flight time from Manhattan, NY to Santa Ana, CA is 5 hours 35 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Manhattan to Santa Ana Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Santa Ana, CA

The driving distance from Manhattan, New York to Santa Ana, California is 2791 miles or 4493 km.
The total driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Santa Ana, CA is 2791 miles or 4493 kilometers. Your trip begins in Manhattan, New York. It ends in Santa Ana, California.
The driving distance from Manhattan, New York to Santa Ana, California is approximately 2791 miles (4493 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 49 to 50 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Manhattan, NY to Santa Ana, CA

How long is the drive from Manhattan, NY to Santa Ana, CA?
The total driving time is 49 hours, 38 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Manhattan to Santa Ana take?
Manhattan and Santa Ana are 49 hours 38 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 Manhattan and Santa Ana

Time difference between Manhattan (NY) and Santa Ana (CA) is 3 Hours.
Santa Ana time is 3 Hours behind Manhattan.

Current local time in ManhattanCurrent local time in Santa Ana
2025-12-19, 07:15:40 EST2025-12-19, 04:15:40 PST
How Far is it Between Manhattan New York, USA and Santa Ana California, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2791 mi 4493 km 2423.7 nmi
Straight line distance 2436 mi 3919 km 2115 nmi
Difference 355 mi 574 km 308 nmi

Manhattan Details

Manhattan is located in New York, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 40° 43' 42'' Longitude: W 73° 59' 39''
Latitude40.72833
Longitude-73.99417
StateNew York
Nearest airports to Manhattan

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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 Manhattan, NY and Santa Ana, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 93 hours 36 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 70 hours 12 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 62 hours 24 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 56 hours 9 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 51 hours 3 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 46 hours 48 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 43 hours 12 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 40 hours 6 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 37 hours 26 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 35 hours 6 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 33 hours 2 minutes