How far is San Rafael from San Jose, CA?
The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and San Rafael (San Rafael Airport) is 6027 miles / 9700 kilometers / 5238 nautical miles.
San Jose International Airport – San Rafael Airport
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Distance from San Jose to San Rafael
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to San Rafael. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6027.365 miles
- 9700.104 kilometers
- 5237.637 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- 6042.256 miles
- 9724.069 kilometers
- 5250.577 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 San Jose to San Rafael?
The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to San Rafael Airport is 11 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and San Rafael?
Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and San Rafael Airport (AFA)
On average, flying from San Jose to San Rafael generates about 720 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 720 kilograms equals 1 588 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from San Jose to San Rafael
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and San Rafael Airport (AFA).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | San Rafael Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Rafael |
| Country: | Argentina  |
| IATA Code: | AFA |
| ICAO Code: | SAMR |
| Coordinates: | 34°35′17″S, 68°24′14″W |