How far is Tampa, FL, from San Jose, CA?
The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 2367 miles / 3809 kilometers / 2057 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Tampa (TPA) is 2765 miles / 4450 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 34 minutes.
San Jose International Airport – Tampa International Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Tampa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Tampa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2366.856 miles
- 3809.085 kilometers
- 2056.741 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- 2362.752 miles
- 3802.480 kilometers
- 2053.175 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 Tampa?
The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Tampa International Airport is 4 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Tampa?
The time difference between San Jose and Tampa is 3 hours. Tampa is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)
On average, flying from San Jose to Tampa generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 572 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 Tampa
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).
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 | Tampa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tampa, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TPA |
| ICAO Code: | KTPA |
| Coordinates: | 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″W |