How far is San Jose, CA, from Birmingham, AL?
The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 1990 miles / 3202 kilometers / 1729 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to San Jose (SJC) is 2290 miles / 3685 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 30 minutes.
Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – San Jose International Airport
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Distance from Birmingham to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Birmingham to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1989.645 miles
- 3202.024 kilometers
- 1728.955 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- 1985.337 miles
- 3195.091 kilometers
- 1725.211 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 Birmingham to San Jose?
The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Birmingham and San Jose?
Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)
On average, flying from Birmingham to San Jose generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 478 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Birmingham to San Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).
Airport information
| Origin | Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Birmingham, AL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BHM |
| ICAO Code: | KBHM |
| Coordinates: | 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W |
| Destination | 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 |