Distance from Philadelphia to San Jose (United States)

The distance between Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and San Jose, California is 4,032 kilometers (2,505 miles).

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

San Jose, California, United States

Philadelphia is located in the northeastern United States while San Jose is situated in the western part of the country, requiring travel across multiple states. The straight-line distance between them is 4,032 kilometers, heading west.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Philadelphia at 8 meters above sea level and San Jose at 23 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Philadelphia to San Jose spans across the country, primarily using I-80 W, passing through major regions like the Midwest and the Rocky Mountains before reaching California.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Chicago, Denver, Salt Lake City, Sierra Nevada.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Philadelphia to San Jose crosses diverse landscapes including plains, mountains, and deserts, with landmarks like the Rocky Mountains and Sierra Nevada.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for moderate tourism and pleasant conditions, or in winter for less crowded attractions.

Climate

San Jose has a Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers, contrasting Philadelphia's humid subtropical climate.

Accessibility

San Jose offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to Philadelphia, supporting diverse visitor needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 6-7 days
Motorcycle 2-3 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 6-8 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
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Philadelphia, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 39.9524° N 75.1636° W

Elevation: 8 m (26 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
  • Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE)
  • Wings Field (BBX)
  • South Jersey Regional Airport (LLY)
  • Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove (NXX)
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 Philadelphia

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Philadelphia to New York City 130 km
From Philadelphia to Los Angeles 3,852 km
From Philadelphia to Chicago 1,072 km
From Philadelphia to Houston 2,158 km
From Philadelphia to Phoenix 3,351 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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