How far is San Jose, CA, from Tucson, AZ?
The distance between Tucson (Tucson International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 722 miles / 1161 kilometers / 627 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tucson (TUS) to San Jose (SJC) is 834 miles / 1342 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 15 minutes.
Tucson International Airport – San Jose International Airport
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Distance from Tucson to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tucson to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 721.578 miles
- 1161.267 kilometers
- 627.034 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- 720.812 miles
- 1160.035 kilometers
- 626.369 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 Tucson to San Jose?
The estimated flight time from Tucson International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tucson and San Jose?
The time difference between Tucson and San Jose is 1 hour. San Jose is 1 hour behind Tucson.
Flight carbon footprint between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)
On average, flying from Tucson to San Jose generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 280 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Tucson to San Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).
Airport information
| Origin | Tucson International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tucson, AZ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | TUS |
| ICAO Code: | KTUS |
| Coordinates: | 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W |
| Destination | 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 |
Airlines flying from Tucson (TUS) to San Jose (SJC)
| AirTran Airways |