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SJC to ROA: distance & flight time
San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport) → Roanoke VA (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport)
2,285 mi
3,677 km · 1,986 nm
4h 57m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,285 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 57m 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
- ROA — Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport · Roanoke VA, 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 ROA
- LYH · Lynchburg Regional Preston Glenn Field43 mi away
- LWB · Greenbrier Valley Airport44 mi away
- DAN · Danville Regional Airport63 mi away
- BLF · Mercer County Airport68 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SJC from ROA?
The flight distance from San Jose (SJC) to Roanoke VA (ROA) is 2,285 miles (3,677 km, 1,986 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SJC to ROA?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 57m 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 Roanoke VA?
Roanoke VA is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SJC to ROA?
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