San Jose to New York

Flight distance, time and route map · SJC → JFK

The shortest path between the airports (great circle).
Distance4,125 km2,563 miles · 2,227 nautical miles
Flight time
about 5 h 40 min direct, estimated
Heading
east 70° at departure
Type
Domestic · long-haul
New York to San Jose
Manhattan skyline at blue hour
Destination

New York

Manhattan skyline at blue hour

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Questions

How far is San Jose from New York by plane?

The great-circle distance between Mineta San Jose International Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport is 4,125 km (2,563 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from San Jose to New York?

About 5 h 40 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave San Jose heading east (70°) on the shortest path.

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