DEN
Denver
United States
1,523 km
946 miles
SJC
San Jose
United States
Distance
1,523 km
946 mi / 822 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Denver
Heading
265°
west

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Airport Comparison

DEN SJC
Airport Name Denver International Airport Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA Code DEN SJC
ICAO Code KDEN KSJC
City Denver San Jose
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,434 ft 62 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 37.360000, -121.930000

Denver (DEN) to San Jose (SJC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) in San Jose, United States is 1,523 kilometers (946 miles / 822 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 13:52 in Denver, it's 12:52 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,372 feet between the two airports. Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Jose (SJC) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 74° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Denver International Airport (DEN) and Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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