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How far is El Paso, TX, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and El Paso (El Paso International Airport) is 964 miles / 1552 kilometers / 838 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to El Paso (ELP) is 1149 miles / 1849 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 37 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – El Paso International Airport

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Distance from San Jose to El Paso

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 964.128 miles
  • 1551.614 kilometers
  • 837.805 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
  • 962.707 miles
  • 1549.326 kilometers
  • 836.569 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 El Paso?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to El Paso International Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and El Paso International Airport (ELP)

On average, flying from San Jose to El Paso generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 327 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 El Paso

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and El Paso International Airport (ELP).

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 El Paso International Airport
City: El Paso, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ELP
ICAO Code: KELP
Coordinates: 31°48′25″N, 106°22′40″W