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HWD to GSJ: distance & flight time

Hayward (Hayward Executive Airport) → San Jose (San José Airport)

2,522 mi
4,060 km · 2,192 nm
5h 25m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details

2,522 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 25m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.

The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is HWD from GSJ?

The flight distance from Hayward (HWD) to San Jose (GSJ) is 2,522 miles (4,060 km, 2,192 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from HWD to GSJ?

A nonstop flight takes about 5h 25m 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 Hayward and San Jose?

San Jose is 1 hour ahead of Hayward.

What is the cheapest way to fly from HWD to GSJ?

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