How far is Tijuana from San Jose, CA?
The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Tijuana (Tijuana International Airport) is 435 miles / 701 kilometers / 378 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Tijuana (TIJ) is 483 miles / 777 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 16 minutes.
San Jose International Airport – Tijuana International Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Tijuana
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Tijuana. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 435.381 miles
- 700.678 kilometers
- 378.336 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- 435.563 miles
- 700.971 kilometers
- 378.494 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 Tijuana?
The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Tijuana International Airport is 1 hour and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Tijuana?
Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
On average, flying from San Jose to Tijuana generates about 89 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 89 kilograms equals 196 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 Tijuana
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Tijuana International Airport (TIJ).
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 | Tijuana International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tijuana |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | TIJ |
| ICAO Code: | MMTJ |
| Coordinates: | 32°32′27″N, 116°58′12″W |