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

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

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Houston (IAH) is 1903 miles / 3062 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 4 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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1608
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1397
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Distance from San Jose to Houston

There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Houston. 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 San Jose to Houston?

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

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

On average, flying from San Jose to Houston 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 San Jose to Houston

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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

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

United Airlines