Distance from Phoenix to San Jose by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Phoenix (AZ) to San Jose (CA) is 615 miles or 990 kilometers or 534 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Phoenix to San Jose is 711 miles (1145 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 96 miles or 155 km.

Flight distance from Phoenix, AZ to San Jose, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Phoenix and San Jose is 615 miles or 990 km.
The nearest airport to Phoenix, is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and the nearest airport to San Jose, is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).

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

Flight time from Phoenix, AZ to San Jose, CA is 1 hours 24 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Phoenix to San Jose Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Phoenix, AZ to San Jose, CA

The driving distance from Phoenix, Arizona to San Jose, California is 711 miles or 1145 km.
The total driving distance from Phoenix, AZ to San Jose, CA is 711 miles or 1145 kilometers. Your trip begins in Phoenix, Arizona. It ends in San Jose, California.
The driving distance from Phoenix, Arizona to San Jose, California is approximately 711 miles (1145 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 13 to 14 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Phoenix, AZ to San Jose, CA

How long is the drive from Phoenix, AZ to San Jose, CA?
The total driving time is 13 hours, 2 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Phoenix to San Jose take?
Phoenix and San Jose are 13 hours 2 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 Phoenix and San Jose

Time difference between Phoenix (AZ) and San Jose (CA) is 1 Hours.
San Jose time is 1 Hours behind Phoenix.

Current local time in PhoenixCurrent local time in San Jose
2025-12-18, 09:04:21 MST2025-12-18, 08:04:21 PST
How Far is it Between Phoenix Arizona, USA and San Jose California, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 711 mi 1145 km 617.43 nmi
Straight line distance 615 mi 990 km 534 nmi
Difference 96 mi 155 km 83 nmi

Phoenix Details

Phoenix is located in Arizona, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 33° 26' 54.2'' Longitude: W 112° 4' 26.5''
Latitude33.44838
Longitude-112.07404
StateArizona
Nearest airports to Phoenix

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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 Phoenix, AZ and San Jose, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 23 hours 51 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 17 hours 53 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 15 hours 54 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 14 hours 18 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 13 hours 0 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 11 hours 55 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 11 hours 0 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 10 hours 13 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 9 hours 32 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 8 hours 56 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 8 hours 25 minutes