How far is San Jose, CA, from Memphis, TN?
The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 1784 miles / 2871 kilometers / 1550 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Memphis (MEM) to San Jose (SJC) is 2061 miles / 3317 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 18 minutes.
Memphis International Airport – San Jose International Airport
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Distance from Memphis to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Memphis to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1784.182 miles
- 2871.363 kilometers
- 1550.412 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- 1780.170 miles
- 2864.906 kilometers
- 1546.925 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 Memphis to San Jose?
The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Memphis and San Jose?
The time difference between Memphis and San Jose is 2 hours. San Jose is 2 hours behind Memphis.
Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)
On average, flying from Memphis to San Jose generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 438 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Memphis to San Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).
Airport information
| Origin | Memphis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Memphis, TN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MEM |
| ICAO Code: | KMEM |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″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 |