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How far is San Jose, CA, from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 2569 miles / 4135 kilometers / 2233 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (JFK) to San Jose (SJC) is 2952 miles / 4751 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 0 minutes.

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – San Jose International Airport

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2569
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4135
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2233
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Distance from New York to San Jose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2569.213 miles
  • 4134.747 kilometers
  • 2232.585 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
  • 2563.025 miles
  • 4124.789 kilometers
  • 2227.208 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 New York to San Jose?

The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 5 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)

On average, flying from New York to San Jose generates about 283 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 283 kilograms equals 624 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to San Jose

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).

Airport information

Origin New York John F. Kennedy International Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JFK
ICAO Code: KJFK
Coordinates: 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″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

Airlines flying from New York (JFK) to San Jose (SJC)

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