How far is San Jose, CA, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 1608 miles / 2588 kilometers / 1397 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to San Jose (SJC) is 1901 miles / 3060 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 2 minutes.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – San Jose International Airport
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Distance from Houston to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1607.840 miles
- 2587.567 kilometers
- 1397.175 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- 1605.141 miles
- 2583.224 kilometers
- 1394.829 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 Houston to San Jose?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Jose International Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and San Jose?
The time difference between Houston and San Jose is 2 hours. San Jose is 2 hours behind Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)
On average, flying from Houston to San Jose generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 411 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to San Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).
Airport information
Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
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City: | Houston, TX |
Country: | United States |
IATA Code: | IAH |
ICAO Code: | KIAH |
Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |
Destination | San Jose International Airport |
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City: | San Jose, CA |
Country: | United States |
IATA Code: | SJC |
ICAO Code: | KSJC |
Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W |
Airlines flying from Houston (IAH) to San Jose (SJC)
United Airlines |