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.
#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 |
#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 |
Ending point in Santa Ana: West 1st Street (-117.86783,33.745553)
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 23:17:58.
| 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 April 22, 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.
