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How far is Birmingham, AL, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) is 1990 miles / 3202 kilometers / 1729 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Birmingham (BHM) is 2293 miles / 3690 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 30 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

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1990
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3202
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1729
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Distance from San Jose to Birmingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1989.645 miles
  • 3202.024 kilometers
  • 1728.955 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
  • 1985.337 miles
  • 3195.091 kilometers
  • 1725.211 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 Birmingham?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

On average, flying from San Jose to Birmingham generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 478 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 Birmingham

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W