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

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 2563 miles / 4124 kilometers / 2227 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (LGA) to San Jose (SJC) is 2943 miles / 4736 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 50 minutes.

New York LaGuardia Airport – San Jose International Airport

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2563
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4124
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2227
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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)
  • 2562.587 miles
  • 4124.084 kilometers
  • 2226.827 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
  • 2556.412 miles
  • 4114.146 kilometers
  • 2221.461 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 LaGuardia Airport to San Jose International Airport is 5 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)

On average, flying from New York to San Jose generates about 282 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 282 kilograms equals 623 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 LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″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