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LGA to SJC: distance & flight time
New York (La Guardia Airport) → San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport)
2,556 mi
4,114 km · 2,221 nm
5h 29m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,556 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 29m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGA — La Guardia Airport · New York, 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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Frequently asked questions
How far is LGA from SJC?
The flight distance from New York (LGA) to San Jose (SJC) is 2,556 miles (4,114 km, 2,221 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGA to SJC?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 29m 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 New York and San Jose?
San Jose is 3 hours behind New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGA to SJC?
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