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YHM to SJC: distance & flight time
Hamilton (John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport) → San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport)
2,226 mi
3,583 km · 1,934 nm
4h 50m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,226 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 50m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- YHM — John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport · Hamilton, Canada
- SJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport · San Jose, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near YHM
- YYZ · Lester B. Pearson International Airport38 mi away
- DU9 · Dunnville Airport27 mi away
- YKF · Waterloo Airport30 mi away
- YCM · Niagara District Airport38 mi away
Near SJC
Frequently asked questions
How far is YHM from SJC?
The flight distance from Hamilton (YHM) to San Jose (SJC) is 2,226 miles (3,583 km, 1,934 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from YHM to SJC?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 50m 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 Hamilton and San Jose?
San Jose is 3 hours behind Hamilton.
What is the cheapest way to fly from YHM to SJC?
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