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How far is Phoenix, AZ, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 621 miles / 1000 kilometers / 540 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Phoenix (PHX) is 717 miles / 1154 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 10 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Phoenix

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 621.397 miles
  • 1000.041 kilometers
  • 539.979 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
  • 620.533 miles
  • 998.652 kilometers
  • 539.229 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 Phoenix?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

What is the time difference between San Jose and Phoenix?

There is no time difference between San Jose and Phoenix.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

On average, flying from San Jose to Phoenix generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 254 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 Phoenix

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W

Airlines flying from San Jose (SJC) to Phoenix (PHX)

American Airlines
Southwest Airlines