How far is San Jose, CA, from Charleston, SC?
The distance between Charleston (Charleston International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 2373 miles / 3819 kilometers / 2062 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Charleston (CHS) to San Jose (SJC) is 2725 miles / 4385 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 46 minutes.
Charleston International Airport – San Jose International Airport
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Distance from Charleston to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Charleston to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2372.723 miles
- 3818.528 kilometers
- 2061.840 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- 2367.627 miles
- 3810.327 kilometers
- 2057.412 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 Charleston to San Jose?
The estimated flight time from Charleston International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 4 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Charleston and San Jose?
Flight carbon footprint between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)
On average, flying from Charleston to San Jose generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 574 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Charleston to San Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).
Airport information
| Origin | Charleston International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charleston, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CHS |
| ICAO Code: | KCHS |
| Coordinates: | 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″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 |