How far is San Jose, CA, from Philadelphia, PA?
The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 2504 miles / 4029 kilometers / 2176 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to San Jose (SJC) is 2904 miles / 4674 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 5 minutes.
Philadelphia International Airport – San Jose International Airport
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Distance from Philadelphia to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Philadelphia to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2503.678 miles
- 4029.279 kilometers
- 2175.637 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- 2497.672 miles
- 4019.613 kilometers
- 2170.417 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 Philadelphia to San Jose?
The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 5 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and San Jose?
Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)
On average, flying from Philadelphia to San Jose generates about 276 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 276 kilograms equals 608 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to San Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).
Airport information
| Origin | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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 |