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OSU to SJC: distance & flight time

Columbus (The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field) → San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport)

2,086 mi
3,358 km · 1,813 nm
4h 33m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details

2,086 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 33m 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.

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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 OSU from SJC?

The flight distance from Columbus (OSU) to San Jose (SJC) is 2,086 miles (3,358 km, 1,813 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from OSU to SJC?

A nonstop flight takes about 4h 33m 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 Columbus and San Jose?

San Jose is 3 hours behind Columbus.

What is the cheapest way to fly from OSU to SJC?

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