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How far is Charleston, WV, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Charleston (Yeager Airport) is 2189 miles / 3522 kilometers / 1902 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Charleston (CRW) is 2592 miles / 4171 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 30 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Yeager Airport

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2189
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3522
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1902
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Distance from San Jose to Charleston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2188.700 miles
  • 3522.371 kilometers
  • 1901.928 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
  • 2183.507 miles
  • 3514.013 kilometers
  • 1897.415 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 Charleston?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Yeager Airport is 4 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Yeager Airport (CRW)

On average, flying from San Jose to Charleston generates about 239 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 239 kilograms equals 527 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 Charleston

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

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 Yeager Airport
City: Charleston, WV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CRW
ICAO Code: KCRW
Coordinates: 38°22′23″N, 81°35′35″W