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How far is Harlingen, TX, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Harlingen (Valley International Airport) is 1614 miles / 2598 kilometers / 1403 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Harlingen (HRL) is 1945 miles / 3130 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 5 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Valley International Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Harlingen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1614.467 miles
  • 2598.233 kilometers
  • 1402.934 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
  • 1612.934 miles
  • 2595.766 kilometers
  • 1401.602 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 Harlingen?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Valley International Airport is 3 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Valley International Airport (HRL)

On average, flying from San Jose to Harlingen generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 412 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 Harlingen

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

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 Valley International Airport
City: Harlingen, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HRL
ICAO Code: KHRL
Coordinates: 26°13′42″N, 97°39′15″W