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How far is Panama City Beach, FL, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Panama City Beach (Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport) is 2120 miles / 3411 kilometers / 1842 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Panama City Beach (ECP) is 2448 miles / 3940 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 27 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Panama City Beach

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2119.651 miles
  • 3411.248 kilometers
  • 1841.926 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
  • 2115.598 miles
  • 3404.725 kilometers
  • 1838.405 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 Panama City Beach?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)

On average, flying from San Jose to Panama City Beach generates about 231 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 231 kilograms equals 510 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 Panama City Beach

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP).

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 Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport
City: Panama City Beach, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ECP
ICAO Code: KECP
Coordinates: 30°20′30″N, 85°47′50″W