How far is San Jose, CA, from Portland, ME?
The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 2709 miles / 4359 kilometers / 2354 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to San Jose (SJC) is 3232 miles / 5201 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 28 minutes.
Portland International Jetport – San Jose International Airport
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Distance from Portland to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Portland to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2708.755 miles
- 4359.318 kilometers
- 2353.844 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- 2702.188 miles
- 4348.750 kilometers
- 2348.137 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 Portland to San Jose?
The estimated flight time from Portland International Jetport to San Jose International Airport is 5 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Portland and San Jose?
The time difference between Portland and San Jose is 3 hours. San Jose is 3 hours behind Portland.
Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)
On average, flying from Portland to San Jose generates about 300 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 300 kilograms equals 661 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to San Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).
Airport information
| Origin | Portland International Jetport |
|---|---|
| City: | Portland, ME |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PWM |
| ICAO Code: | KPWM |
| Coordinates: | 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″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 |