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How far is San Jose from Fresno, CA?

The distance between Fresno (Fresno Yosemite International Airport) and San Jose (Tobías Bolaños International Airport) is 2888 miles / 4648 kilometers / 2510 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fresno (FAT) to San Jose (SYQ) is 3723 miles / 5992 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 58 minutes.

Fresno Yosemite International Airport – Tobías Bolaños International Airport

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Distance from Fresno to San Jose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2888.200 miles
  • 4648.108 kilometers
  • 2509.777 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
  • 2889.969 miles
  • 4650.954 kilometers
  • 2511.314 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 Fresno to San Jose?

The estimated flight time from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Tobías Bolaños International Airport is 5 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ)

On average, flying from Fresno to San Jose generates about 321 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 321 kilograms equals 707 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ).

Airport information

Origin Fresno Yosemite International Airport
City: Fresno, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAT
ICAO Code: KFAT
Coordinates: 36°46′34″N, 119°43′4″W
Destination Tobías Bolaños International Airport
City: San Jose
Country: Costa Rica Flag of Costa Rica
IATA Code: SYQ
ICAO Code: MRPV
Coordinates: 9°57′25″N, 84°8′23″W