How far is Houston, TX, from San Jose, CA?
The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) is 1621 miles / 2609 kilometers / 1409 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Houston (HOU) is 1898 miles / 3055 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 3 minutes.
San Jose International Airport – Houston William P. Hobby Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1621.402 miles
- 2609.394 kilometers
- 1408.960 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- 1618.756 miles
- 2605.135 kilometers
- 1406.661 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 Houston?
The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Houston William P. Hobby Airport is 3 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Houston?
The time difference between San Jose and Houston is 2 hours. Houston is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.
Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
On average, flying from San Jose to Houston generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 413 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 Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Airport information
| Origin | San Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W |
| Destination | Houston William P. Hobby Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | HOU |
| ICAO Code: | KHOU |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″W |