New York to San Jose

Flight distance, time and route map · JFK → SJO

The shortest path between the airports (great circle).
Distance3,559 km2,211 miles · 1,922 nautical miles
Flight time
about 4 h 55 min direct, estimated
Heading
south 200° at departure
Type
International · medium-haul
San Jose to New York

Questions

How far is New York from San Jose by plane?

The great-circle distance between John F. Kennedy International Airport and Juan Santamaría International Airport is 3,559 km (2,211 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

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

About 4 h 55 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 New York heading south (200°) on the shortest path.

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