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How far is Traverse City, MI, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Traverse City (Cherry Capital Airport) is 1948 miles / 3135 kilometers / 1693 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Traverse City (TVC) is 2458 miles / 3956 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 58 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Cherry Capital Airport

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1948
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3135
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1693
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Distance from San Jose to Traverse City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1948.046 miles
  • 3135.075 kilometers
  • 1692.805 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
  • 1943.574 miles
  • 3127.879 kilometers
  • 1688.920 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 Traverse City?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Cherry Capital Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)

On average, flying from San Jose to Traverse City generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 469 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 Traverse City

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Cherry Capital Airport (TVC).

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 Cherry Capital Airport
City: Traverse City, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TVC
ICAO Code: KTVC
Coordinates: 44°44′29″N, 85°34′55″W