How far is Oakland, CA, from San Jose, CA?
The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 29 miles / 47 kilometers / 26 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Oakland (OAK) is 35 miles / 56 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 minutes.
San Jose International Airport – Oakland International Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Oakland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Oakland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 29.480 miles
- 47.443 kilometers
- 25.617 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- 29.498 miles
- 47.473 kilometers
- 25.633 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 Oakland?
The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Oakland International Airport is 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Oakland?
Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)
On average, flying from San Jose to Oakland generates about 29 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 29 kilograms equals 65 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 Oakland
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).
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 | Oakland International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Oakland, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | OAK |
| ICAO Code: | KOAK |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W |