Distance from Charlotte to San Jose by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Charlotte (NC) to San Jose (CA) is 2273 miles or 3659 kilometers or 1974 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Charlotte to San Jose is 2675 miles (4306 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 402 miles or 647 km.

Flight distance from Charlotte, NC to San Jose, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Charlotte and San Jose is 2273 miles or 3659 km.
The nearest airport to Charlotte, is Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and the nearest airport to San Jose, is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).

What is the average flight time from Charlotte to San Jose?

Flight time from Charlotte, NC to San Jose, CA is 5 hours 13 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Charlotte to San Jose Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Charlotte, NC and San Jose, CA
This map shows the distance from Charlotte, NC, Usa to San Jose, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Charlotte, North Carolina to San Jose, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from Charlotte, NC to San Jose, CA

The driving distance from Charlotte, North Carolina to San Jose, California is 2675 miles or 4306 km.
The total driving distance from Charlotte, NC to San Jose, CA is 2675 miles or 4306 kilometers. Your trip begins in Charlotte, North Carolina. It ends in San Jose, California.
The driving distance from Charlotte, North Carolina to San Jose, California is approximately 2675 miles (4306 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 47 to 48 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Charlotte, NC to San Jose, CA

How long is the drive from Charlotte, NC to San Jose, CA?
The total driving time is 47 hours, 40 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Charlotte to San Jose take?
Charlotte and San Jose are 47 hours 40 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Charlotte and San Jose

Time difference between Charlotte (NC) and San Jose (CA) is 3 Hours.
San Jose time is 3 Hours behind Charlotte.

Current local time in CharlotteCurrent local time in San Jose
2025-12-19, 22:14:55 EST2025-12-19, 19:14:55 PST
How Far is it Between Charlotte North Carolina, USA and San Jose California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Charlotte, NC and San Jose, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2675 mi 4306 km 2322.97 nmi
Straight line distance 2273 mi 3659 km 1974 nmi
Difference 402 mi 647 km 348 nmi

Charlotte Details

Charlotte is located in North Carolina, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 35° 13' 37.5'' Longitude: W 80° 50' 35.3''
Latitude35.22709
Longitude-80.84313
StateNorth Carolina
Nearest airports to Charlotte

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San Jose Details

San Jose is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 37° 20' 21.8'' Longitude: W 121° 53' 41.9''
Latitude37.33939
Longitude-121.89496
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to San Jose

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Charlotte, NC and San Jose, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 89 hours 42 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 67 hours 16 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 59 hours 48 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 53 hours 49 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 48 hours 55 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 44 hours 51 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 41 hours 24 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 38 hours 26 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 35 hours 53 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 33 hours 38 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 31 hours 39 minutes