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How far is San Jose, CA, from Newark, NJ?

The distance between Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 2548 miles / 4101 kilometers / 2215 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Newark (EWR) to San Jose (SJC) is 2928 miles / 4712 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 30 minutes.

New York Newark Liberty International Airport – San Jose International Airport

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2548
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2215
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Distance from Newark to San Jose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2548.414 miles
  • 4101.275 kilometers
  • 2214.511 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
  • 2542.276 miles
  • 4091.396 kilometers
  • 2209.177 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 Newark to San Jose?

The estimated flight time from New York Newark Liberty International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 5 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)

On average, flying from Newark to San Jose generates about 281 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 281 kilograms equals 619 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).

Airport information

Origin New York Newark Liberty International Airport
City: Newark, NJ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EWR
ICAO Code: KEWR
Coordinates: 40°41′33″N, 74°10′7″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