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

The distance between Chattanooga (Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 2046 miles / 3292 kilometers / 1778 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chattanooga (CHA) to San Jose (SJC) is 2398 miles / 3860 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 31 minutes.

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport – San Jose International Airport

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2046
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1778
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Distance from Chattanooga to San Jose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2045.717 miles
  • 3292.263 kilometers
  • 1777.680 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
  • 2041.101 miles
  • 3284.833 kilometers
  • 1773.668 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 Chattanooga to San Jose?

The estimated flight time from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to San Jose International Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)

On average, flying from Chattanooga to San Jose generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 491 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).

Airport information

Origin Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
City: Chattanooga, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHA
ICAO Code: KCHA
Coordinates: 35°2′7″N, 85°12′13″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