DEN to SJC: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is 1,522 km (946 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 25m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (SJC to DEN).
How far is it from Denver to San Jose?
The great-circle distance between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is 1,522 km (946 mi, 822 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from DEN to SJC?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SJC is roughly west of DEN.
How is the DEN to SJC route written in code?
The pair is written DEN-SJC in IATA codes and KDEN-KSJC in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Denver International Airport is DEN (KDEN), Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is SJC (KSJC).
| DEN | SJC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Denver International Airport | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport |
| ICAO code | KDEN | KSJC |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 5,431 ft | 62 ft |
| Rank by connections | #15 | #268 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SJC sits 5,369 ft (1,636 m) lower than DEN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DEN to SJC
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | Active |
| WN | Southwest Airlines | SWA | Southwest | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: FL.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Denver from San Jose?
Denver International Airport (DEN) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are 1,522 km (946 mi, 822 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DEN to SJC?
A typical nonstop flight between DEN and SJC takes about 2h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SJC from DEN?
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) lies roughly west of Denver International Airport (DEN).
Which airlines fly DEN to SJC?
2 airlines appear on the DEN-SJC route in the open dataset, including United Airlines, Southwest Airlines.
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