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How far is Kumamoto from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Kumamoto (Kumamoto Airport) is 5709 miles / 9188 kilometers / 4961 nautical miles.

San Jose International Airport – Kumamoto Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Kumamoto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5708.905 miles
  • 9187.593 kilometers
  • 4960.903 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
  • 5696.653 miles
  • 9167.875 kilometers
  • 4950.256 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 Kumamoto?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Kumamoto Airport is 11 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)

On average, flying from San Jose to Kumamoto generates about 677 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 677 kilograms equals 1 493 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Jose to Kumamoto

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

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 Kumamoto Airport
City: Kumamoto
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: KMJ
ICAO Code: RJFT
Coordinates: 32°50′14″N, 130°51′17″E