Distance from Riverside to Santa Ana
How far is it from Riverside to Santa Ana? About 31 mi in a straight line and 43 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Riverside and Santa Ana are about 31 mi (49 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 43 mi (69 km), a drive of about 59 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 33 min.
| Straight-line distance | 31 mi / 49 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 43 mi / 69 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 59 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 33 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $5 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 33.850, -117.632 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Riverside to Santa Ana is about 31 mi (49 km) in a straight line, and roughly 43 mi (69 km) by road.