How far is Seattle, WA, from San Jose?
The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 3404 miles / 5478 kilometers / 2958 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJO) to Seattle (SEA) is 4360 miles / 7016 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 86 hours 26 minutes.
Juan Santamaría International Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Seattle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3403.868 miles
- 5477.994 kilometers
- 2957.880 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- 3407.184 miles
- 5483.331 kilometers
- 2960.762 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 Seattle?
The estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 6 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Seattle?
The time difference between San Jose and Seattle is 2 hours. Seattle is 2 hours behind San Jose.
Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
On average, flying from San Jose to Seattle generates about 383 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 383 kilograms equals 844 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 Seattle
See the map of the shortest flight path between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
Airport information
| Origin | Juan Santamaría International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose |
| Country: | Costa Rica  |
| IATA Code: | SJO |
| ICAO Code: | MROC |
| Coordinates: | 9°59′37″N, 84°12′31″W |
| Destination | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W |