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SJC to SEM: distance & flight time
San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport) → Selma (Craig Field)
2,000 mi
3,218 km · 1,738 nm
4h 23m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,000 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 23m gate to gate, flying east. 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
- SEM — Craig Field · Selma, 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 SEM?
The flight distance from San Jose (SJC) to Selma (SEM) is 2,000 miles (3,218 km, 1,738 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SJC to SEM?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 23m 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 Selma?
Selma is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SJC to SEM?
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