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

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Pensacola (Pensacola International Airport) is 2040 miles / 3283 kilometers / 1772 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Pensacola (PNS) is 2334 miles / 3756 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 17 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Pensacola International Airport

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2040
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1772
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Distance from San Jose to Pensacola

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2039.725 miles
  • 3282.620 kilometers
  • 1772.473 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
  • 2035.837 miles
  • 3276.362 kilometers
  • 1769.094 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 Pensacola?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Pensacola International Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS)

On average, flying from San Jose to Pensacola generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 489 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 Pensacola

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

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 Pensacola International Airport
City: Pensacola, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PNS
ICAO Code: KPNS
Coordinates: 30°28′24″N, 87°11′11″W