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SJC to EWR: distance & flight time
San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport) → Newark (Newark Liberty International Airport)
2,542 mi
4,091 km · 2,209 nm
5h 27m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,542 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 27m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-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
- EWR — Newark Liberty International Airport · Newark, 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 EWR
- LGA · La Guardia Airport17 mi away
- JFK · John F Kennedy International Airport21 mi away
- LDJ · Linden Airport7 mi away
- JRB · Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport8 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SJC from EWR?
The flight distance from San Jose (SJC) to Newark (EWR) is 2,542 miles (4,091 km, 2,209 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SJC to EWR?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 27m 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 Newark?
Newark is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SJC to EWR?
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