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How far is San Jose, CA, from Baltimore, MD?

The distance between Baltimore (Baltimore–Washington International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 2439 miles / 3925 kilometers / 2119 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Baltimore (BWI) to San Jose (SJC) is 2847 miles / 4581 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 58 minutes.

Baltimore–Washington International Airport – San Jose International Airport

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Distance from Baltimore to San Jose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2438.588 miles
  • 3924.528 kilometers
  • 2119.075 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
  • 2432.764 miles
  • 3915.155 kilometers
  • 2114.015 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 Baltimore to San Jose?

The estimated flight time from Baltimore–Washington International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)

On average, flying from Baltimore to San Jose generates about 268 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 268 kilograms equals 591 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).

Airport information

Origin Baltimore–Washington International Airport
City: Baltimore, MD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BWI
ICAO Code: KBWI
Coordinates: 39°10′31″N, 76°40′5″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