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How far is San Jose, CA, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 2430 miles / 3910 kilometers / 2111 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to San Jose (SJC) is 2885 miles / 4643 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 19 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – San Jose International Airport

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2430
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3910
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2111
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Distance from Richmond to San Jose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2429.506 miles
  • 3909.911 kilometers
  • 2111.183 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
  • 2423.792 miles
  • 3900.715 kilometers
  • 2106.218 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 Richmond to San Jose?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 5 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)

On average, flying from Richmond to San Jose generates about 267 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 267 kilograms equals 589 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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