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Distance from Tijuana to San Jose

Straight line

698 km
434 mi · 377 NM

By road

770 km
478 mi

Travel time

9 h 6 min
flight ≈ 1 h 22 min

Direction

NW 322°
initial bearing

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How far is Tijuana from San Jose?

Tijuana (Mexico) and San Jose (United States) are quite far apart: 698 km in a straight line, that is 434 miles or 377 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tijuana to San Jose is 770 km (478 miles), about 9 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 10% longer than the straight line.

From Tijuana, San Jose lies to the north-west (initial bearing 322°). The route crosses from Mexico into United States. The halfway point is at 34.9455°, -119.3772°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 22 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 Tijuana from San Jose?

By road it is 770 km (478 miles) from Tijuana to San Jose; in a straight line it is 698 km (434 miles).

How long is the drive from Tijuana to San Jose?

About 9 h 6 min on the fastest route (770 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is San Jose from Tijuana?

San Jose is to the north-west of Tijuana, at an initial bearing of 322°.

How long is the flight from Tijuana to San Jose?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 22 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.