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How far is San Jose, CA, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 2102 miles / 3382 kilometers / 1826 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (CMH) to San Jose (SJC) is 2479 miles / 3989 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 9 minutes.

John Glenn Columbus International Airport – San Jose International Airport

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2102
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Distance from Columbus to San Jose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2101.636 miles
  • 3382.255 kilometers
  • 1826.271 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
  • 2096.608 miles
  • 3374.163 kilometers
  • 1821.902 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 Columbus to San Jose?

The estimated flight time from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 4 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)

On average, flying from Columbus to San Jose generates about 229 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 229 kilograms equals 505 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).

Airport information

Origin John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″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