How far is San Jose, CA, from Columbia, SC?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 2291 miles / 3687 kilometers / 1991 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to San Jose (SJC) is 2639 miles / 4247 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 54 minutes.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport – San Jose International Airport
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Distance from Columbia to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2290.689 miles
- 3686.506 kilometers
- 1990.554 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- 2285.637 miles
- 3678.376 kilometers
- 1986.164 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 Columbia to San Jose?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to San Jose International Airport is 4 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and San Jose?
The time difference between Columbia and San Jose is 3 hours. San Jose is 3 hours behind Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)
On average, flying from Columbia to San Jose generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 553 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to San Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |
| Destination | San Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W |