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SEM to SJC: distance & flight time
Selma (Craig Field) → San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport)
2,000 mi
3,218 km · 1,738 nm
4h 23m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,000 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 23m 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
- SEM — Craig Field · Selma, 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 SEM from SJC?
The flight distance from Selma (SEM) to San Jose (SJC) is 2,000 miles (3,218 km, 1,738 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SEM to SJC?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 23m 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 Selma and San Jose?
San Jose is 2 hours behind Selma.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SEM to SJC?
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