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How far is San Jose, CA, from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 1608 miles / 2588 kilometers / 1397 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to San Jose (SJC) is 1901 miles / 3060 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 2 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – San Jose International Airport

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1608
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2588
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1397
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Distance from Houston to San Jose

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1607.840 miles
  • 2587.567 kilometers
  • 1397.175 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1605.141 miles
  • 2583.224 kilometers
  • 1394.829 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Houston to San Jose?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Jose International Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)

On average, flying from Houston to San Jose generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 411 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to San Jose

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).

Airport information

Origin Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W
Destination San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W

Airlines flying from Houston (IAH) to San Jose (SJC)

United Airlines