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

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 722 miles / 1161 kilometers / 627 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Tucson (TUS) is 833 miles / 1341 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 16 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Tucson International Airport

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722
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1161
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627
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Distance from San Jose to Tucson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 721.578 miles
  • 1161.267 kilometers
  • 627.034 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
  • 720.812 miles
  • 1160.035 kilometers
  • 626.369 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 Tucson?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Tucson International Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.

What is the time difference between San Jose and Tucson?

There is no time difference between San Jose and Tucson.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)

On average, flying from San Jose to Tucson generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 280 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 Tucson

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

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 Tucson International Airport
City: Tucson, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TUS
ICAO Code: KTUS
Coordinates: 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W