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

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Chattanooga (Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport) is 2046 miles / 3292 kilometers / 1778 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Chattanooga (CHA) is 2398 miles / 3860 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 29 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport

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2046
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1778
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Distance from San Jose to Chattanooga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2045.717 miles
  • 3292.263 kilometers
  • 1777.680 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
  • 2041.101 miles
  • 3284.833 kilometers
  • 1773.668 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 Chattanooga?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)

On average, flying from San Jose to Chattanooga generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 491 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 Chattanooga

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA).

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 Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
City: Chattanooga, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHA
ICAO Code: KCHA
Coordinates: 35°2′7″N, 85°12′13″W