How far is Reno, NV, from San Jose, CA?
The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) is 188 miles / 303 kilometers / 164 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Reno (RNO) is 251 miles / 404 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 55 minutes.
San Jose International Airport – Reno–Tahoe International Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Reno
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Reno. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 188.303 miles
- 303.045 kilometers
- 163.631 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- 188.326 miles
- 303.081 kilometers
- 163.650 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 Reno?
The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Reno–Tahoe International Airport is 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Reno?
Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
On average, flying from San Jose to Reno generates about 53 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 53 kilograms equals 116 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 Reno
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO).
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 | Reno–Tahoe International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Reno, NV |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RNO |
| ICAO Code: | KRNO |
| Coordinates: | 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″W |
Airlines flying from San Jose (SJC) to Reno (RNO)
| Alaska Airlines |