Distance from Memphis to San Jose (United States)

The distance between Memphis, Tennessee and San Jose, California is 2,859 kilometers (1,777 miles).

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

San Jose, California, United States

Memphis is located in the southeastern United States while San Jose is situated in the western part of the country, both cities are separated by a significant distance across various terrains. The straight-line distance between them is 2,859 kilometers, heading west.

Memphis is situated at an altitude of 84 meters above sea level, while San Jose is at only 23 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Memphis to San Jose covers major highways like I-40 W and I-5 N, passing through regions such as Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California, offering diverse landscapes.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Little Rock, Albuquerque, Grand Canyon, Mojave Desert, Silicon Valley.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Memphis to San Jose crosses the Mississippi River, the Great Plains, and the Rocky Mountains, ending in the tech hub of Silicon Valley.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel to San Jose due to mild weather and fewer tourists, while summer offers vibrant cultural events.

Climate

San Jose generally has a Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers, differing from Memphis's humid subtropical climate.

Accessibility

San Jose offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, which are more developed compared to Memphis, enhancing travel ease.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 5-6 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 4-5 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
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150 km/h
Memphis, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 35.1495° N 90.049° W

Elevation: 84 m (276 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Memphis International Airport (MEM)
  • Millington-Memphis Airport (NQA)
  • Olive Branch Airport (OLV)
  • Tunica Municipal Airport (UTM)
  • Tunica Municipal Airport (UTA)
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 Memphis

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Memphis to New York City 1,537 km
From Memphis to Los Angeles 2,581 km
From Memphis to Chicago 773 km
From Memphis to Houston 778 km
From Memphis to Phoenix 2,032 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

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