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How far is Niagara Falls, NY, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Niagara Falls (Niagara Falls International Airport) is 2282 miles / 3672 kilometers / 1983 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Niagara Falls (IAG) is 2673 miles / 4301 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 2 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Niagara Falls International Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Niagara Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2281.626 miles
  • 3671.921 kilometers
  • 1982.679 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
  • 2276.169 miles
  • 3663.138 kilometers
  • 1977.936 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 Niagara Falls?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Niagara Falls International Airport is 4 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG)

On average, flying from San Jose to Niagara Falls generates about 250 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 250 kilograms equals 551 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 Niagara Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG).

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 Niagara Falls International Airport
City: Niagara Falls, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAG
ICAO Code: KIAG
Coordinates: 43°6′26″N, 78°56′46″W