Distance between Houston, TX (HOU) and San Jose, CA (SJC)
Distance from Houston to San Jose (William P. Hobby Airport – San Jose International Airport) is 1621 miles / 2609 kilometers / 1409 nautical miles.
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How far is San Jose from Houston?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Houston and San Jose. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1621.402 miles
- 2609.394 kilometers
- 1408.960 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 1618.756 miles
- 2605.135 kilometers
- 1406.661 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to San Jose International Airport (SJC) is 3 hours 34 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Houston and San Jose is 2 hours. San Jose is 2 hours behind Houston.
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Houston, TX
San Jose, CA
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 178 kg (392 pounds).
Airport information
| A | William P. Hobby Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | HOU |
| ICAO Code: | KHOU |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″W |
| B | 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 |
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