Distance from Kansas City to San Jose (United States)

The distance between Kansas City, Missouri and San Jose, California is 2,391 kilometers (1,486 miles).

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

San Jose, California, United States

Kansas City is located in the central United States while San Jose is situated in the western part of the country, highlighting their geographical separation. The straight-line distance between them is 2,391 kilometers, heading west.

Kansas City is situated at an altitude of 290 meters above sea level, while San Jose is at only 23 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Kansas City to San Jose spans approximately 2820 km, passing through major highways such as I-70 and I-80, crossing states like Kansas, Colorado, Utah, and Nevada before reaching California.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Rocky Mountains, Salt Lake City, Lake Tahoe.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Kansas City to San Jose crosses diverse landscapes including plains, mountains, and deserts, with landmarks like the Rocky Mountains and Lake Tahoe.

Best time to travel

The best times to travel are spring and fall, offering mild weather and fewer tourists, or winter for those interested in winter sports in nearby areas.

Climate

San Jose typically experiences a Mediterranean climate with dry summers and mild, wet winters, contrasting with Kansas City's humid continental climate.

Accessibility

San Jose offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, which may differ from Kansas City's infrastructure, providing a useful guide for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 4-5 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 3-4 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
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Kansas City, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 39.0997° N 94.5786° W

Elevation: 290 m (951 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC)
  • Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
  • Johnson County Executive Airport (OJC)
  • New Century AirCenter (JCI)
  • Sherman Army Air Field (FLV)
San Jose, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 37.3394° N 121.895° W

Elevation: 23 m (75 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)
  • Reid-Hillview of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV)
  • Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ)
  • Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County (PAO)
  • San Carlos Airport (SQL)

Other distances from Kansas City

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Kansas City to New York City 1,764 km
From Kansas City to Los Angeles 2,184 km
From Kansas City to Chicago 662 km
From Kansas City to Houston 1,038 km
From Kansas City to Phoenix 1,689 km

Other distances from San Jose

Distances between cities Kilometers
From San Jose to New York City 4,112 km
From San Jose to Los Angeles 492 km
From San Jose to Chicago 2,964 km
From San Jose to Houston 2,593 km
From San Jose to Phoenix 990 km

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Kansas City and San Jose.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic The Bronx, United States 2,391 km
Brasília, Brazil Córdoba, Argentina 2,392 km
Belo Horizonte, Brazil Córdoba, Argentina 2,392 km
Cali, Colombia La Paz, Bolivia 2,390 km
Oslo, Norway Madrid, Spain 2,390 km
Indianapolis, United States Mesa, United States 2,392 km
Trujillo, Peru Maracay, Venezuela 2,393 km
Caracas, Venezuela Chiclayo, Peru 2,389 km
Guadalajara, Mexico Omaha, United States 2,389 km
Maracay, Venezuela Cancún, Mexico 2,389 km
Portland, United States Oklahoma City, United States 2,393 km
Vancouver, Canada Ciudad Juárez, Mexico 2,393 km
Reynosa, Mexico Kingston, Jamaica 2,388 km
Vancouver, Canada El Paso, United States 2,388 km
Hermosillo, Mexico Nashville, United States 2,394 km
Fortaleza, Brazil Manaus, Brazil 2,388 km

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