Distance from San Jose to Phoenix by Car and Plane

The flight distance from San Jose (CA) to Phoenix (AZ) is 615 miles or 990 kilometers or 534 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Jose to Phoenix is 709 miles (1142 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 94 miles or 152 km.

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

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

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

Flight time from San Jose, CA to Phoenix, AZ 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.

San Jose to Phoenix Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Jose, CA to Phoenix, AZ

The driving distance from San Jose, California to Phoenix, Arizona is 709 miles or 1142 km.
The total driving distance from San Jose, CA to Phoenix, AZ is 709 miles or 1142 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Jose, California. It ends in Phoenix, Arizona.
The driving distance from San Jose, California to Phoenix, Arizona is approximately 709 miles (1142 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 San Jose, CA to Phoenix, AZ

How long is the drive from San Jose, CA to Phoenix, AZ?
The total driving time is 13 hours, 3 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Jose to Phoenix take?
San Jose and Phoenix are 13 hours 3 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 San Jose and Phoenix

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

Current local time in San JoseCurrent local time in Phoenix
2025-12-04, 22:55:45 PST2025-12-04, 23:55:45 MST
How Far is it Between San Jose California, USA and Phoenix Arizona, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 709 mi 1142 km 615.7 nmi
Straight line distance 615 mi 990 km 534 nmi
Difference 94 mi 152 km 81 nmi

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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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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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between San Jose, CA and Phoenix, AZ
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 23 hours 47 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 17 hours 50 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 15 hours 51 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 14 hours 16 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 12 hours 58 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 11 hours 53 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 10 hours 58 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 10 hours 11 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 9 hours 31 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 8 hours 55 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 8 hours 23 minutes