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How far is San Jose, CA, from Mobile, AL?

The distance between Mobile (Mobile Regional Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 1976 miles / 3180 kilometers / 1717 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mobile (MOB) to San Jose (SJC) is 2269 miles / 3652 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 57 minutes.

Mobile Regional Airport – San Jose International Airport

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Distance from Mobile to San Jose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1975.873 miles
  • 3179.859 kilometers
  • 1716.987 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
  • 1972.093 miles
  • 3173.775 kilometers
  • 1713.702 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 Mobile to San Jose?

The estimated flight time from Mobile Regional Airport to San Jose International Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)

On average, flying from Mobile to San Jose generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 475 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mobile to San Jose

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).

Airport information

Origin Mobile Regional Airport
City: Mobile, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOB
ICAO Code: KMOB
Coordinates: 30°41′28″N, 88°14′34″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