Distance from Raleigh to San Jose (United States)

The distance between Raleigh, North Carolina and San Jose, California is 3,842 kilometers (2,388 miles).

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

San Jose, California, United States

Raleigh is located in the eastern United States while San Jose is situated in the western part, both cities are separated by a vast expanse of diverse landscapes across the country. The straight-line distance between them is 3,842 kilometers, heading west.

Raleigh is situated at an altitude of 99 meters above sea level, while San Jose is at only 23 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Raleigh to San Jose spans approximately 4510 km, passing through major highways like I-40 and I-80, traversing regions such as the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Great Smoky Mountains, St. Louis Arch, Rocky Mountains, Salt Lake City.

Travel information

Summary

The trip crosses diverse terrains from the Appalachian Mountains to the Pacific Coast, passing landmarks like the Mississippi River and Sierra Nevada.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring for moderate temperatures or in fall for fewer tourists and pleasant weather in San Jose.

Climate

San Jose generally has a milder climate compared to Raleigh, with less humidity and more consistent temperatures year-round.

Accessibility

San Jose offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to Raleigh, enhancing visitor convenience.

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
100 km/h
150 km/h
Raleigh, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 35.7721° N 78.6386° W

Elevation: 99 m (325 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
  • Louisburg, Franklin County Airport (LFN)
  • Rocky Mount-Wilson Regional Airport (RWI)
  • Pope Field (POB)
  • Simmons Army Air Field (FBG)
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 Raleigh

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Raleigh to New York City 682 km
From Raleigh to Los Angeles 3,600 km
From Raleigh to Chicago 1,032 km
From Raleigh to Houston 1,700 km
From Raleigh to Phoenix 3,063 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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