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How far is San Jose, CA, from Pittsburgh, PA?

The distance between Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 2236 miles / 3599 kilometers / 1943 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pittsburgh (PIT) to San Jose (SJC) is 2596 miles / 4178 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 16 minutes.

Pittsburgh International Airport – San Jose International Airport

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3599
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1943
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Distance from Pittsburgh to San Jose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2236.127 miles
  • 3598.697 kilometers
  • 1943.141 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
  • 2230.763 miles
  • 3590.064 kilometers
  • 1938.480 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 Pittsburgh to San Jose?

The estimated flight time from Pittsburgh International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 4 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)

On average, flying from Pittsburgh to San Jose generates about 245 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 245 kilograms equals 539 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).

Airport information

Origin Pittsburgh International Airport
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIT
ICAO Code: KPIT
Coordinates: 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″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