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

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Philadelphia (Northeast Philadelphia Airport) is 2513 miles / 4044 kilometers / 2184 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Philadelphia (PNE) is 2906 miles / 4676 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 9 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Northeast Philadelphia 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)
  • 2512.839 miles
  • 4044.022 kilometers
  • 2183.597 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
  • 2506.804 miles
  • 4034.310 kilometers
  • 2178.353 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 Northeast Philadelphia Airport is 5 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE)

On average, flying from San Jose to Philadelphia generates about 277 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 277 kilograms equals 610 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 Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE).

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 Northeast Philadelphia Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PNE
ICAO Code: KPNE
Coordinates: 40°4′54″N, 75°0′38″W