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How far is Miami, FL, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Miami (Miami International Airport) is 2559 miles / 4118 kilometers / 2224 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Miami (MIA) is 2999 miles / 4827 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 19 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Miami International Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Miami

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2558.823 miles
  • 4118.027 kilometers
  • 2223.557 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
  • 2554.834 miles
  • 4111.606 kilometers
  • 2220.090 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 Miami?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Miami International Airport is 5 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Miami International Airport (MIA)

On average, flying from San Jose to Miami generates about 282 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 282 kilograms equals 622 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 Miami

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

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 Miami International Airport
City: Miami, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MIA
ICAO Code: KMIA
Coordinates: 25°47′35″N, 80°17′26″W