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How far is Thunder Bay from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) is 1804 miles / 2903 kilometers / 1567 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Thunder Bay (YQT) is 2247 miles / 3616 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 17 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Thunder Bay International Airport

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1804
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1567
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Distance from San Jose to Thunder Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1803.733 miles
  • 2902.827 kilometers
  • 1567.401 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
  • 1800.095 miles
  • 2896.972 kilometers
  • 1564.239 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 Thunder Bay?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)

On average, flying from San Jose to Thunder Bay generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 442 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 Thunder Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT).

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 Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″W