How far is San Jose from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) is 2204 miles / 3548 kilometers / 1916 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New York (JFK) to San Jose (SJO) is 3982 miles / 6409 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 34 minutes.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Juan Santamaría International Airport
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Distance from New York to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2204.472 miles
- 3547.754 kilometers
- 1915.634 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- 2211.454 miles
- 3558.989 kilometers
- 1921.701 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 New York to San Jose?
The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport is 4 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and San Jose?
The time difference between New York and San Jose is 1 hour. San Jose is 1 hour behind New York.
Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
On average, flying from New York to San Jose generates about 241 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 241 kilograms equals 531 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to San Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
Airport information
| Origin | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″W |
| Destination | Juan Santamaría International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose |
| Country: | Costa Rica  |
| IATA Code: | SJO |
| ICAO Code: | MROC |
| Coordinates: | 9°59′37″N, 84°12′31″W |
Airlines flying from New York (JFK) to San Jose (SJO)
| American Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |