How far is San Jose, CA, from Roanoke, VA?
The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 2290 miles / 3686 kilometers / 1990 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to San Jose (SJC) is 2698 miles / 4342 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 52 minutes.
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – San Jose International Airport
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Distance from Roanoke to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Roanoke to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2290.327 miles
- 3685.923 kilometers
- 1990.239 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- 2284.950 miles
- 3677.271 kilometers
- 1985.568 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 Roanoke to San Jose?
The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to San Jose International Airport is 4 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Roanoke and San Jose?
The time difference between Roanoke and San Jose is 3 hours. San Jose is 3 hours behind Roanoke.
Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)
On average, flying from Roanoke to San Jose generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 553 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to San Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).
Airport information
| Origin | Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Roanoke, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ROA |
| ICAO Code: | KROA |
| Coordinates: | 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″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 |