Distance from San Jose to Tucson (United States)

The distance between San Jose, California and Tucson, Arizona is 1,152 kilometers (716 miles).

San Jose, California, United States

Tucson, Arizona, United States

San Jose is located in California on the west coast of the United States, while Tucson is situated in Arizona in the southwestern region of the country. The straight-line distance between them is 1,152 kilometers, heading southeast.

San Jose is at only 23 meters above sea level, while Tucson is at 757 meters.

Driving route

The car route from San Jose to Tucson covers approximately 1200 kilometers, primarily via Interstate 5 south through California, then east on Interstate 10 through Arizona, passing through cities like Los Angeles and Phoenix.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Los Angeles, Joshua Tree National Park, Phoenix.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from San Jose to Tucson crosses diverse landscapes, including coastal areas, deserts, and urban centers, with notable landmarks like Los Angeles and Phoenix along the way.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for milder temperatures in Tucson, or in winter to avoid the summer heat, making it more comfortable for outdoor activities.

Climate

Tucson generally experiences hotter and drier conditions compared to San Jose, with significant temperature differences, especially in summer.

Accessibility

Tucson offers a range of accessibility features, including public transport and facilities, similar to those available in San Jose, ensuring ease of movement for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 2-3 days
Motorcycle 14-16 hours
Car 12-14 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)
Tucson, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Phoenix

Coordinates: 32.2217° N 110.9265° W

Elevation: 757 m (2,484 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Davis Monthan Air Force Base (DMA)
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS)
  • Marana Regional Airport (AVW)
  • Pinal Airpark (MZJ)
  • Sierra Vista Municipal Libby Army Air Field (FHU)

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 Tucson

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Tucson to New York City 3,413 km
From Tucson to Los Angeles 712 km
From Tucson to Chicago 2,320 km
From Tucson to Houston 1,510 km
From Tucson to Phoenix 173 km

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between San Jose and Tucson.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Oslo, Norway Islington, United Kingdom 1,152 km
San Diego, United States Chihuahua, Mexico 1,153 km
San Antonio, United States Puebla, Mexico 1,151 km
Manhattan, United States Chicago, United States 1,151 km
San Pedro Sula, Honduras Puebla, Mexico 1,150 km
Austin, United States Colorado Springs, United States 1,150 km
London, United Kingdom Valladolid, Spain 1,150 km
Moscow, Russia Warsaw, Poland 1,154 km
Mumbai, India Delhi, India 1,149 km
Chicago, United States Brooklyn, United States 1,155 km
Tokyo, Japan Seoul, South Korea 1,155 km
Amsterdam, Netherlands Budapest, Hungary 1,149 km
Navi Mumbai, India Madurai, India 1,149 km
New York City, United States Chicago, United States 1,149 km
London, United Kingdom Oslo, Norway 1,156 km
Cancún, Mexico Santiago de Cuba, Cuba 1,156 km
Navi Mumbai, India Delhi, India 1,148 km

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