How far is Phoenix, AZ, from San Jose, CA?
The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 621 miles / 1000 kilometers / 540 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Phoenix (PHX) is 717 miles / 1154 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 10 minutes.
San Jose International Airport – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Phoenix
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Phoenix. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 621.397 miles
- 1000.041 kilometers
- 539.979 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- 620.533 miles
- 998.652 kilometers
- 539.229 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 Phoenix?
The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Phoenix?
The time difference between San Jose and Phoenix is 1 hour. Phoenix is 1 hour ahead of San Jose.
Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
On average, flying from San Jose to Phoenix generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 254 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 Phoenix
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
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 | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phoenix, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PHX |
| ICAO Code: | KPHX |
| Coordinates: | 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W |
Airlines flying from San Jose (SJC) to Phoenix (PHX)
| American Airlines |
| Southwest Airlines |