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GYY to SJC: distance & flight time
Gary (Gary Chicago International Airport) → San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport)
1,851 mi
2,979 km · 1,609 nm
4h 6m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,851 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 6m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GYY — Gary Chicago International Airport · Gary, United States
- SJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport · San Jose, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GYY
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport36 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport20 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport21 mi away
- VPZ · Porter County Municipal Airport24 mi away
Near SJC
Frequently asked questions
How far is GYY from SJC?
The flight distance from Gary (GYY) to San Jose (SJC) is 1,851 miles (2,979 km, 1,609 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GYY to SJC?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 6m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Gary and San Jose?
San Jose is 2 hours behind Gary.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GYY to SJC?
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