How far is San Jose, CA, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 2430 miles / 3910 kilometers / 2111 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to San Jose (SJC) is 2885 miles / 4643 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 19 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – San Jose International Airport
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Distance from Richmond to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2429.506 miles
- 3909.911 kilometers
- 2111.183 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- 2423.792 miles
- 3900.715 kilometers
- 2106.218 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 Richmond to San Jose?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 5 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and San Jose?
The time difference between Richmond and San Jose is 3 hours. San Jose is 3 hours behind Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)
On average, flying from Richmond to San Jose generates about 267 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 267 kilograms equals 589 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to San Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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 |