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How far is San Jose, CA, from Charlotte, NC?

The distance between Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 2275 miles / 3661 kilometers / 1977 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Charlotte (CLT) to San Jose (SJC) is 2666 miles / 4290 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 40 minutes.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport – San Jose International Airport

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3661
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1977
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Distance from Charlotte to San Jose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2274.695 miles
  • 3660.767 kilometers
  • 1976.656 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
  • 2269.533 miles
  • 3652.459 kilometers
  • 1972.170 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 Charlotte to San Jose?

The estimated flight time from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)

On average, flying from Charlotte to San Jose generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 549 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).

Airport information

Origin Charlotte Douglas International Airport
City: Charlotte, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CLT
ICAO Code: KCLT
Coordinates: 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″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