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How far is San Jose from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and San Jose (Tobías Bolaños International Airport) is 2206 miles / 3550 kilometers / 1917 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (JFK) to San Jose (SYQ) is 3993 miles / 6426 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 54 minutes.

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Tobías Bolaños 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)
  • 2205.694 miles
  • 3549.721 kilometers
  • 1916.696 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
  • 2212.698 miles
  • 3560.992 kilometers
  • 1922.782 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 Tobías Bolaños International Airport is 4 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ)

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 Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ).

Airport information

Origin New York John F. Kennedy International Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JFK
ICAO Code: KJFK
Coordinates: 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″W
Destination Tobías Bolaños International Airport
City: San Jose
Country: Costa Rica Flag of Costa Rica
IATA Code: SYQ
ICAO Code: MRPV
Coordinates: 9°57′25″N, 84°8′23″W