How far is Philadelphia, PA, from San Jose, CA?
The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Philadelphia (Wings Field) is 2499 miles / 4022 kilometers / 2171 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Philadelphia (BBX) is 2891 miles / 4652 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 46 minutes.
San Jose International Airport – Wings Field
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Distance from San Jose to Philadelphia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Philadelphia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2498.870 miles
- 4021.542 kilometers
- 2171.459 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- 2492.868 miles
- 4011.881 kilometers
- 2166.243 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 San Jose to Philadelphia?
The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Wings Field is 5 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Philadelphia?
Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Wings Field (BBX)
On average, flying from San Jose to Philadelphia generates about 275 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 275 kilograms equals 606 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to Philadelphia
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Wings Field (BBX).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Wings Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BBX |
| ICAO Code: | KLOM |
| Coordinates: | 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″W |