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

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Reading (Reading Regional Airport) is 2459 miles / 3958 kilometers / 2137 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Reading (RDG) is 2857 miles / 4598 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 12 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Reading Regional Airport

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2459
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2137
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Distance from San Jose to Reading

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2459.419 miles
  • 3958.051 kilometers
  • 2137.177 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
  • 2453.507 miles
  • 3948.537 kilometers
  • 2132.039 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 Reading?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Reading Regional Airport is 5 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Reading Regional Airport (RDG)

On average, flying from San Jose to Reading generates about 270 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 270 kilograms equals 596 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 Reading

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Reading Regional Airport (RDG).

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 Reading Regional Airport
City: Reading, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDG
ICAO Code: KRDG
Coordinates: 40°22′42″N, 75°57′54″W