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How far is Dayton, OH, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Dayton (Dayton International Airport) is 2033 miles / 3271 kilometers / 1766 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Dayton (DAY) is 2404 miles / 3869 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 53 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Dayton International Airport

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2033
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Distance from San Jose to Dayton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2032.620 miles
  • 3271.185 kilometers
  • 1766.299 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
  • 2027.762 miles
  • 3263.367 kilometers
  • 1762.077 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 Dayton?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Dayton International Airport is 4 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Dayton International Airport (DAY)

On average, flying from San Jose to Dayton generates about 221 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 221 kilograms equals 488 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 Dayton

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

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 Dayton International Airport
City: Dayton, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DAY
ICAO Code: KDAY
Coordinates: 39°54′8″N, 84°13′9″W