How far is San Jose, CA, from Columbus, OH?
The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 2101 miles / 3382 kilometers / 1826 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to San Jose (SJC) is 2484 miles / 3998 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 18 minutes.
Rickenbacker International Airport – San Jose International Airport
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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)- 2101.496 miles
- 3382.029 kilometers
- 1826.150 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- 2096.470 miles
- 3373.942 kilometers
- 1821.783 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 Rickenbacker International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 4 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbus and San Jose?
The time difference between Columbus and San Jose is 3 hours. San Jose is 3 hours behind Columbus.
Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) 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 Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).
Airport information
| Origin | Rickenbacker International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LCK |
| ICAO Code: | KLCK |
| Coordinates: | 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W |
| Destination | 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 |