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How far is Nashville, TN, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Nashville (Nashville International Airport) is 1947 miles / 3133 kilometers / 1692 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Nashville (BNA) is 2274 miles / 3660 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 5 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Nashville International Airport

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1947
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3133
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1692
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Distance from San Jose to Nashville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1946.698 miles
  • 3132.907 kilometers
  • 1691.635 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
  • 1942.209 miles
  • 3125.683 kilometers
  • 1687.734 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 Nashville?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Nashville International Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Nashville International Airport (BNA)

On average, flying from San Jose to Nashville generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 469 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 Nashville

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

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 Nashville International Airport
City: Nashville, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BNA
ICAO Code: KBNA
Coordinates: 36°7′28″N, 86°40′41″W