Distance from Louisville to San Jose by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Louisville (KY) to San Jose (CA) is 1962 miles or 3157 kilometers or 1704 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Louisville to San Jose is 2346 miles (3777 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 384 miles or 620 km.

Flight distance from Louisville, KY to San Jose, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Louisville and San Jose is 1962 miles or 3157 km.
The nearest airport to Louisville, is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and the nearest airport to San Jose, is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).

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

Flight time from Louisville, KY to San Jose, CA is 4 hours 30 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Louisville to San Jose Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Louisville, KY to San Jose, CA

The driving distance from Louisville, Kentucky to San Jose, California is 2346 miles or 3777 km.
The total driving distance from Louisville, KY to San Jose, CA is 2346 miles or 3777 kilometers. Your trip begins in Louisville, Kentucky. It ends in San Jose, California.
The driving distance from Louisville, Kentucky to San Jose, California is approximately 2346 miles (3777 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 40 to 41 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Louisville, KY to San Jose, CA

How long is the drive from Louisville, KY to San Jose, CA?
The total driving time is 40 hours, 55 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Louisville to San Jose take?
Louisville and San Jose are 40 hours 55 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 Louisville and San Jose

Time difference between Louisville (KY) and San Jose (CA) is 3 Hours.
San Jose time is 3 Hours behind Louisville.

Current local time in LouisvilleCurrent local time in San Jose
2025-12-21, 16:00:24 EST2025-12-21, 13:00:24 PST
How Far is it Between Louisville Kentucky, USA and San Jose California, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2346 mi 3777 km 2037.27 nmi
Straight line distance 1962 mi 3157 km 1704 nmi
Difference 384 mi 620 km 333 nmi

Louisville Details

Louisville is located in Kentucky, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 38° 15' 15.3'' Longitude: W 85° 45' 33.9''
Latitude38.25424
Longitude-85.75941
StateKentucky
Nearest airports to Louisville

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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 Louisville, KY and San Jose, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 78 hours 41 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 59 hours 0 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 52 hours 27 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 47 hours 12 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 42 hours 55 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 39 hours 20 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 36 hours 19 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 33 hours 43 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 31 hours 28 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 29 hours 30 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 27 hours 46 minutes