How far is San Jose, CA, from Cancún?
The distance between Cancún (Cancún International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 2379 miles / 3828 kilometers / 2067 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cancún (CUN) to San Jose (SJC) is 3258 miles / 5244 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 14 minutes.
Cancún International Airport – San Jose International Airport
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Distance from Cancún to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cancún to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2378.527 miles
- 3827.868 kilometers
- 2066.883 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 2376.686 miles
- 3824.905 kilometers
- 2065.284 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Cancún to San Jose?
The estimated flight time from Cancún International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 5 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cancún and San Jose?
The time difference between Cancún and San Jose is 3 hours. San Jose is 3 hours behind Cancún.
Flight carbon footprint between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)
On average, flying from Cancún to San Jose generates about 261 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 261 kilograms equals 575 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cancún to San Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).
Airport information
| Origin | Cancún International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cancún |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | CUN |
| ICAO Code: | MMUN |
| Coordinates: | 21°2′11″N, 86°52′37″W |
| Destination | San Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W |