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How far is Charlotte, NC, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) is 2275 miles / 3661 kilometers / 1977 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Charlotte (CLT) is 2671 miles / 4298 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 39 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Charlotte Douglas International Airport

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2275
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3661
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1977
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Distance from San Jose to Charlotte

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2274.695 miles
  • 3660.767 kilometers
  • 1976.656 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
  • 2269.533 miles
  • 3652.459 kilometers
  • 1972.170 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 Charlotte?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

On average, flying from San Jose to Charlotte generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 549 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 Charlotte

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).

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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport
City: Charlotte, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CLT
ICAO Code: KCLT
Coordinates: 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″W