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How far is Amarillo, TX, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Amarillo (Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport) is 1136 miles / 1829 kilometers / 987 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Amarillo (AMA) is 1340 miles / 2157 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 42 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport

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987
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Distance from San Jose to Amarillo

There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Amarillo. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1136.228 miles
  • 1828.582 kilometers
  • 987.355 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
  • 1133.711 miles
  • 1824.531 kilometers
  • 985.168 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 Amarillo?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA)

On average, flying from San Jose to Amarillo generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to Amarillo

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA).

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W
Destination Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport
City: Amarillo, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AMA
ICAO Code: KAMA
Coordinates: 35°13′9″N, 101°42′21″W