How far is Philadelphia, PA, from San Jose, CA?
The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 2504 miles / 4029 kilometers / 2176 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 2901 miles / 4668 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 10 minutes.
San Jose International Airport – Philadelphia International Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Philadelphia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Philadelphia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2503.678 miles
- 4029.279 kilometers
- 2175.637 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- 2497.672 miles
- 4019.613 kilometers
- 2170.417 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 Philadelphia?
The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 5 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Philadelphia?
Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
On average, flying from San Jose to Philadelphia generates about 276 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 276 kilograms equals 608 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 Philadelphia
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
Airport information
Origin | San Jose International Airport |
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City: | San Jose, CA |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | SJC |
ICAO Code: | KSJC |
Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W |
Destination | Philadelphia International Airport |
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City: | Philadelphia, PA |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | PHL |
ICAO Code: | KPHL |
Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W |