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How far is San Jose, CA, from Nashville, TN?

The distance between Nashville (Nashville International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 1947 miles / 3133 kilometers / 1692 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nashville (BNA) to San Jose (SJC) is 2272 miles / 3657 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 5 minutes.

Nashville International Airport – San Jose International Airport

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1947
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3133
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1692
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Distance from Nashville to San Jose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1946.698 miles
  • 3132.907 kilometers
  • 1691.635 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
  • 1942.209 miles
  • 3125.683 kilometers
  • 1687.734 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 Nashville to San Jose?

The estimated flight time from Nashville International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nashville International Airport (BNA) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)

On average, flying from Nashville to San Jose generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 469 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nashville to San Jose

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

Airport information

Origin Nashville International Airport
City: Nashville, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BNA
ICAO Code: KBNA
Coordinates: 36°7′28″N, 86°40′41″W
Destination 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