Distance from San Jose to Phoenix (United States)

The distance between San Jose, California and Phoenix, Arizona is 990 kilometers (615 miles).

San Jose, California, United States

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

San Jose is located in California, while Phoenix is situated in Arizona, both in the western United States, with a significant distance separating them across diverse landscapes. The straight-line distance between them is 990 kilometers, heading southeast.

San Jose is at only 23 meters above sea level, while Phoenix is at 366 meters.

Driving route

The car route from San Jose to Phoenix covers approximately 1160 km, passing through major highways such as I-5 S and I-10 E, traversing regions like the Central Valley and the Sonoran Desert.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Central Valley, Sonoran Desert, Joshua Tree National Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from San Jose to Phoenix crosses California's Central Valley and the Sonoran Desert, with landmarks like the Sierra Nevada and the Colorado River along the way.

Best time to travel

The best times to travel are spring and fall, when tourism peaks in Phoenix due to mild temperatures and numerous events.

Climate

Phoenix is generally hotter and drier than San Jose, with summer temperatures often exceeding 40°C, while San Jose has a milder Mediterranean climate.

Accessibility

Phoenix offers extensive accessibility infrastructure, including public transport and facilities, which are comparable to those in San Jose, accommodating visitors with diverse needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 14-16 hours
Car 10-12 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
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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)
Phoenix, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Phoenix

Coordinates: 33.4484° N 112.074° W

Elevation: 366 m (1,201 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
  • Scottsdale Airport (SCF)
  • Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT)
  • Phoenix Goodyear Airport (GYR)
  • Luke Air Force Base (LUF)

Other distances from San Jose

Distance 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

Other distances from Phoenix

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Phoenix to New York City 3,451 km
From Phoenix to Los Angeles 575 km
From Phoenix to Chicago 2,338 km
From Phoenix to Houston 1,635 km
From Phoenix to Philadelphia 3,351 km

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