How far is San Jose, CA, from Phoenix, AZ?
The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 621 miles / 1000 kilometers / 540 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Phoenix (PHX) to San Jose (SJC) is 718 miles / 1155 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 11 minutes.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – San Jose International Airport
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Distance from Phoenix to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Phoenix to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 621.397 miles
- 1000.041 kilometers
- 539.979 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- 620.533 miles
- 998.652 kilometers
- 539.229 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 Phoenix to San Jose?
The estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Phoenix and San Jose?
The time difference between Phoenix and San Jose is 1 hour. San Jose is 1 hour behind Phoenix.
Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)
On average, flying from Phoenix to San Jose generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 254 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Phoenix to San Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).
Airport information
| Origin | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phoenix, AZ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHX |
| ICAO Code: | KPHX |
| Coordinates: | 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W |
| Destination | San Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| 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 Phoenix (PHX) to San Jose (SJC)
| AirTran Airways |
| American Airlines |
| Southwest Airlines |