Distance from Nashville to San Jose by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Nashville (TN) to San Jose (CA) is 1935 miles or 3113 kilometers or 1680 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Nashville to San Jose is 2262 miles (3641 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 327 miles or 528 km.

Flight distance from Nashville, TN to San Jose, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Nashville and San Jose is 1935 miles or 3113 km.
The nearest airport to Nashville, is Nashville International Airport (BNA) and the nearest airport to San Jose, is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).

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

Flight time from Nashville, TN to San Jose, CA is 4 hours 26 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Nashville to San Jose Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Nashville, TN to San Jose, CA

The driving distance from Nashville, Tennessee to San Jose, California is 2262 miles or 3641 km.
The total driving distance from Nashville, TN to San Jose, CA is 2262 miles or 3641 kilometers. Your trip begins in Nashville, Tennessee. It ends in San Jose, California.
The driving distance from Nashville, Tennessee to San Jose, California is approximately 2262 miles (3641 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 39 to 40 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Nashville, TN to San Jose, CA

How long is the drive from Nashville, TN to San Jose, CA?
The total driving time is 39 hours, 49 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Nashville to San Jose take?
Nashville and San Jose are 39 hours 49 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 Nashville and San Jose

Time difference between Nashville (TN) and San Jose (CA) is 3 Hours.
San Jose time is 3 Hours behind Nashville.

Current local time in NashvilleCurrent local time in San Jose
2025-12-15, 21:01:35 EST2025-12-15, 18:01:35 PST
How Far is it Between Nashville Tennessee, USA and San Jose California, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2262 mi 3641 km 1964.32 nmi
Straight line distance 1935 mi 3113 km 1680 nmi
Difference 327 mi 528 km 284 nmi

Nashville Details

Nashville is located in Tennessee, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 36° 10' 8.9'' Longitude: W 86° 47' 5.2''
Latitude36.16913
Longitude-86.78479
StateTennessee
Nearest airports to Nashville

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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 Nashville, TN and San Jose, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 75 hours 51 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 56 hours 53 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 50 hours 34 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 45 hours 30 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 41 hours 22 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 37 hours 55 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 35 hours 0 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 32 hours 30 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 30 hours 20 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 28 hours 26 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 26 hours 46 minutes