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How far is Bilbao from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Bilbao (Bilbao Airport) is 5694 miles / 9163 kilometers / 4948 nautical miles.

San Jose International Airport – Bilbao Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Bilbao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5693.664 miles
  • 9163.063 kilometers
  • 4947.658 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
  • 5679.898 miles
  • 9140.909 kilometers
  • 4935.696 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 Bilbao?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Bilbao Airport is 11 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Bilbao Airport (BIO)

On average, flying from San Jose to Bilbao generates about 675 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 675 kilograms equals 1 489 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Jose to Bilbao

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Bilbao Airport (BIO).

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 Bilbao Airport
City: Bilbao
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: BIO
ICAO Code: LEBB
Coordinates: 43°18′3″N, 2°54′38″W