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How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Fort Lauderdale (Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport) is 2557 miles / 4115 kilometers / 2222 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is 2979 miles / 4795 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 56 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Fort Lauderdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2557.244 miles
  • 4115.486 kilometers
  • 2222.185 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
  • 2553.179 miles
  • 4108.943 kilometers
  • 2218.652 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 Fort Lauderdale?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport is 5 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

On average, flying from San Jose to Fort Lauderdale generates about 282 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 282 kilograms equals 621 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 Fort Lauderdale

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL).

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 Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
City: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FLL
ICAO Code: KFLL
Coordinates: 26°4′21″N, 80°9′9″W