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How far is Alma from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Alma (Alma Airport) is 2612 miles / 4204 kilometers / 2270 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Alma (YTF) is 3288 miles / 5292 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 33 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Alma Airport

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2612
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4204
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2270
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Distance from San Jose to Alma

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2612.297 miles
  • 4204.085 kilometers
  • 2270.024 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
  • 2606.167 miles
  • 4194.220 kilometers
  • 2264.697 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 Alma?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Alma Airport is 5 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Alma Airport (YTF)

On average, flying from San Jose to Alma generates about 288 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 288 kilograms equals 636 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 Alma

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Alma Airport (YTF).

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 Alma Airport
City: Alma
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTF
ICAO Code: CYTF
Coordinates: 48°30′32″N, 71°38′30″W