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How far is Great Falls, MT, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Great Falls (Great Falls International Airport) is 881 miles / 1418 kilometers / 766 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Great Falls (GTF) is 1216 miles / 1957 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 16 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Great Falls International Airport

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881
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Distance from San Jose to Great Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 881.104 miles
  • 1417.999 kilometers
  • 765.658 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
  • 880.808 miles
  • 1417.523 kilometers
  • 765.401 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 Great Falls?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Great Falls International Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Great Falls International Airport (GTF)

On average, flying from San Jose to Great Falls generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 313 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 Great Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Great Falls International Airport (GTF).

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 Great Falls International Airport
City: Great Falls, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GTF
ICAO Code: KGTF
Coordinates: 47°28′55″N, 111°22′15″W