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SJC to MCW: distance & flight time
San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport) → Mason City (Mason City Municipal Airport)
1,552 mi
2,497 km · 1,348 nm
3h 31m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
1,552 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 31m gate to gate, flying northeast. 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
- MCW — Mason City Municipal Airport · Mason City, 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 MCW
- CCY · Northeast Iowa Regional Airport37 mi away
- FOD · Fort Dodge Regional Airport60 mi away
- ALO · Waterloo Regional Airport63 mi away
- RST · Rochester International Airport67 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SJC from MCW?
The flight distance from San Jose (SJC) to Mason City (MCW) is 1,552 miles (2,497 km, 1,348 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SJC to MCW?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 31m 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 Mason City?
Mason City is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SJC to MCW?
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