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SJC to FME: distance & flight time
San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport) → Fort Meade (Tipton Airport)
2,429 mi
3,910 km · 2,111 nm
5h 14m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,429 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 14m 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
- FME — Tipton Airport · Fort Meade, 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 SJC from FME?
The flight distance from San Jose (SJC) to Fort Meade (FME) is 2,429 miles (3,910 km, 2,111 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SJC to FME?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 14m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from SJC to FME?
Nonstop service on SJC–FME depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 5h 14m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Fort Meade?
Fort Meade is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SJC to FME?
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Why are some SJC to FME fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain SJC–FME tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.