How far is San Jose, CA, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 2379 miles / 3829 kilometers / 2067 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to San Jose (SJC) is 2799 miles / 4505 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 55 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – San Jose International Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2379.106 miles
- 3828.799 kilometers
- 2067.386 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- 2373.637 miles
- 3819.999 kilometers
- 2062.635 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 Raleigh to San Jose?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 5 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and San Jose?
The time difference between Raleigh and San Jose is 3 hours. San Jose is 3 hours behind Raleigh.
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)
On average, flying from Raleigh to San Jose generates about 261 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 261 kilograms equals 576 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to San Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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 |