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How far is Honolulu, HI, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Honolulu (Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport) is 2417 miles / 3889 kilometers / 2100 nautical miles.

San Jose International Airport – Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Honolulu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2416.590 miles
  • 3889.125 kilometers
  • 2099.959 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
  • 2414.520 miles
  • 3885.793 kilometers
  • 2098.160 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 Honolulu?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is 5 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)

On average, flying from San Jose to Honolulu generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 585 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Jose to Honolulu

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL).

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 Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
City: Honolulu, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HNL
ICAO Code: PHNL
Coordinates: 21°19′7″N, 157°55′19″W

Airlines flying from San Jose (SJC) to Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines
American Airlines