San Jose to Houston flight distance & time (SJC-IAH)
How far is San Jose from Houston by plane? The great circle distance from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is 2,588 km / 1,397 nm, about 3h 18m flight time, with an initial heading of 101° (E).
| From | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), San Jose, US |
|---|---|
| To | George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH), Houston, US |
| Distance | 2,588 km · 1,397 nm · 1,608 mi |
| Initial heading | 101° (E) |
Airlines on this route
- Continental Airlines (CO)
- Continental Express (CO)
- United Airlines (UA)
Aircraft with enough range to fly SJC to IAH nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi T-2 | 1,398 nm / 2,589 km |
| Hurel-Dubois HD.34 | 1,404 nm / 2,600 km |
| Antonow / Antonov An-30 | 1,404 nm / 2,600 km |
| Hawker Siddeley HS 780 Andover | 1,411 nm / 2,613 km |
| North American AJ (A-2) Savage | 1,416 nm / 2,622 km |
| de Havilland Canada / Bombardier DHC-8 Dash 8 | 1,418 nm / 2,626 km |
| McDonnell Douglas DC-9 | 1,421 nm / 2,632 km |
| Fokker Fokker 50 | 1,421 nm / 2,632 km |
| McDonnell Douglas DC-9 | 1,421 nm / 2,632 km |
| Tupolew / Tupolev Tu-104 | 1,431 nm / 2,650 km |
| Canadair / Bombardier CRJ700 (CL-600-2C10) | 1,434 nm / 2,656 km |
| Sud-Est (SNCASE) / Sud-Aviation SE.210 Caravelle | 1,434 nm / 2,656 km |
| de Havilland D.H.98 Mosquito | 1,434 nm / 2,656 km |
| Canadair / Bombardier CRJ700 (CL-600-2C10) | 1,434 nm / 2,656 km |
| Sud-Est (SNCASE) / Sud-Aviation SE.210 Caravelle | 1,434 nm / 2,656 km |
| Republic F-84F Thunderstreak | 1,435 nm / 2,658 km |
| Learjet Learjet 25 | 1,438 nm / 2,663 km |
| Cessna 525A Citation CJ2 | 1,451 nm / 2,687 km |
| Saab Saab-29 Tunnan | 1,458 nm / 2,700 km |
| Handley Page H.P.67 Hastings | 1,469 nm / 2,721 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is San Jose from Houston?
- The great circle distance between San Jose and Houston is 2,588 km (1,397 nm / 1,608 mi).
- How long is the flight from San Jose to Houston?
- A direct flight from SJC to IAH takes about 3h 18m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from San Jose to Houston?
- Yes - 3 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.