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How far is San Jose, CA, from Fort Lauderdale, FL?

The distance between Fort Lauderdale (Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 2557 miles / 4115 kilometers / 2222 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San Jose (SJC) is 2978 miles / 4792 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 57 minutes.

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport – San Jose International Airport

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Distance from Fort Lauderdale to San Jose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2557.244 miles
  • 4115.486 kilometers
  • 2222.185 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
  • 2553.179 miles
  • 4108.943 kilometers
  • 2218.652 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 Fort Lauderdale to San Jose?

The estimated flight time from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 5 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)

On average, flying from Fort Lauderdale to San Jose generates about 282 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 282 kilograms equals 621 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Lauderdale to San Jose

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).

Airport information

Origin Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
City: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FLL
ICAO Code: KFLL
Coordinates: 26°4′21″N, 80°9′9″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