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Distance from Phoenix to San Jose

Straight line

990 km
615 mi · 535 NM

By road

1,145 km
711 mi

Travel time

13 h 2 min
flight ≈ 1 h 44 min

Direction

WNW 299°
initial bearing

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How far is Phoenix from San Jose?

Phoenix (United States) and San Jose (United States) are quite far apart: 990 km in a straight line, that is 615 miles or 535 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Phoenix to San Jose is 1,145 km (711 miles), about 13 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Phoenix, San Jose lies to the north-west (initial bearing 299°). Both cities are in United States. The halfway point is at 35.4934°, -116.8657°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 44 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Phoenix from San Jose?

By road it is 1,145 km (711 miles) from Phoenix to San Jose; in a straight line it is 990 km (615 miles).

How long is the drive from Phoenix to San Jose?

About 13 h 2 min on the fastest route (1,145 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is San Jose from Phoenix?

San Jose is to the north-west of Phoenix, at an initial bearing of 299°.

How long is the flight from Phoenix to San Jose?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 44 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.