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SJC to PHL: distance & flight time
San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport) → Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport)
2,498 mi
4,020 km · 2,170 nm
5h 22m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,498 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 22m 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
- PHL — Philadelphia International Airport · Philadelphia, 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 PHL
- BBX · Wings Field18 mi away
- PNE · Northeast Philadelphia Airport19 mi away
- LLY · South Jersey Regional Airport22 mi away
- NXX · Willow Grove Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base23 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SJC from PHL?
The flight distance from San Jose (SJC) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 2,498 miles (4,020 km, 2,170 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SJC to PHL?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 22m 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 Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SJC to PHL?
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