Distance from San Jose to Wichita by Car and Plane

The flight distance from San Jose (CA) to Wichita (KS) is 1343 miles or 2160 kilometers or 1166 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Jose to Wichita is 1637 miles (2635 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 294 miles or 475 km.

Flight distance from San Jose, CA to Wichita, KS in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between San Jose and Wichita is 1343 miles or 2160 km.
The nearest airport to San Jose, is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and the nearest airport to Wichita, is Tulsa International Airport (TUL).

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

Flight time from San Jose, CA to Wichita, KS is 3 hours 5 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

San Jose to Wichita Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Jose, CA to Wichita, KS

The driving distance from San Jose, California to Wichita, Kansas is 1637 miles or 2635 km.
The total driving distance from San Jose, CA to Wichita, KS is 1637 miles or 2635 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Jose, California. It ends in Wichita, Kansas.
The driving distance from San Jose, California to Wichita, Kansas is approximately 1637 miles (2635 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 29 to 30 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Jose, CA to Wichita, KS

How long is the drive from San Jose, CA to Wichita, KS?
The total driving time is 29 hours, 39 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Jose to Wichita take?
San Jose and Wichita are 29 hours 39 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 Wichita

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

Current local time in San JoseCurrent local time in Wichita
2025-12-17, 02:45:36 PST2025-12-17, 03:45:36 MST
How Far is it Between San Jose California, USA and Wichita Kansas, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1637 mi 2635 km 1421.57 nmi
Straight line distance 1343 mi 2160 km 1166 nmi
Difference 294 mi 475 km 255 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
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Wichita Details

Wichita is located in Kansas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 37° 41' 32.1'' Longitude: W 97° 20' 15.1''
Latitude37.69224
Longitude-97.33754
StateKansas
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between San Jose, CA and Wichita, KS
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 54 hours 53 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 41 hours 10 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 36 hours 35 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 32 hours 56 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 29 hours 56 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 27 hours 26 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 25 hours 20 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 23 hours 31 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 21 hours 57 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 20 hours 35 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 19 hours 22 minutes