Distance From Kearney Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, EAR - SNA Distance

The distance from Kearney Regional Airport (EAR) to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (SNA) is 1144 miles or 1841 kilometers or 993 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Kearney ( United States ) to Santa Ana ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kearney and Santa Ana takes around 2 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kearney Regional Airport, Kearney, United States to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, Santa Ana, United States is 2 hours 37 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • EAR - SNA

Kilometers		1841 km
Statute Miles		1144 miles
Nautical Miles		993 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 37 minutes

Kearney Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport Flight Route Map - EAR to SNA Flight Path

Location of Kearney Regional Airport & John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kearney to Santa Ana nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Kearney, United States and Santa Ana, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • EAR - SNA

Time difference between Kearney (United States) and Santa Ana (United States) is 1 Hours.
Santa Ana time is 1 Hours behind Kearney.

Location	Local Time
Kearney (United States)	2025-12-15, 17:07:25 MST
Santa Ana (United States)	2025-12-15, 16:07:25 PST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Kearney Regional Airport (EAR / KEAR) Kearney, United States

Destination

John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (SNA / KSNA) Santa Ana, United States