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SJC to EFD: distance & flight time
San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport) → Houston (Ellington Airport)
1,626 mi
2,617 km · 1,413 nm
3h 39m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
1,626 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 39m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport · San Jose, United States
- EFD — Ellington Airport · Houston, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SJC
Near EFD
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport28 mi away
- HOU · William P Hobby Airport8 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark27 mi away
- GLS · Scholes International At Galveston Airport30 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SJC from EFD?
The flight distance from San Jose (SJC) to Houston (EFD) is 1,626 miles (2,617 km, 1,413 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SJC to EFD?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 39m 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 San Jose and Houston?
Houston is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SJC to EFD?
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