How far is Raleigh, NC, from San Jose, CA?
The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 2379 miles / 3829 kilometers / 2067 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Raleigh (RDU) is 2803 miles / 4511 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 59 minutes.
San Jose International Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Raleigh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Raleigh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2379.106 miles
- 3828.799 kilometers
- 2067.386 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- 2373.637 miles
- 3819.999 kilometers
- 2062.635 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 Raleigh?
The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 5 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Raleigh?
The time difference between San Jose and Raleigh is 3 hours. Raleigh is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)
On average, flying from San Jose to Raleigh generates about 261 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 261 kilograms equals 576 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 Raleigh
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).
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 | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W |