How far is Houston, TX, from San Jose, CA?
The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 1608 miles / 2588 kilometers / 1397 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Houston (IAH) is 1903 miles / 3062 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 4 minutes.
San Jose International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1607.840 miles
- 2587.567 kilometers
- 1397.175 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- 1605.141 miles
- 2583.224 kilometers
- 1394.829 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 Houston?
The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Houston?
The time difference between San Jose and Houston is 2 hours. Houston is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.
Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from San Jose to Houston generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 411 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 Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Airport information
| Origin | San Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W |
| Destination | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |
Airlines flying from San Jose (SJC) to Houston (IAH)
| United Airlines |