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How far is Pittsburgh, PA, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) is 2236 miles / 3599 kilometers / 1943 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Pittsburgh (PIT) is 2593 miles / 4173 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 25 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Pittsburgh International Airport

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2236
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3599
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1943
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Distance from San Jose to Pittsburgh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2236.127 miles
  • 3598.697 kilometers
  • 1943.141 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
  • 2230.763 miles
  • 3590.064 kilometers
  • 1938.480 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 Pittsburgh?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport is 4 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)

On average, flying from San Jose to Pittsburgh generates about 245 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 245 kilograms equals 539 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 Pittsburgh

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

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 Pittsburgh International Airport
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIT
ICAO Code: KPIT
Coordinates: 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″W