How far is San Jose from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and San Jose (Tobías Bolaños International Airport) is 2213 miles / 3561 kilometers / 1923 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New York (LGA) to San Jose (SYQ) is 3984 miles / 6412 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 43 minutes.
New York LaGuardia 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)- 2212.992 miles
- 3561.466 kilometers
- 1923.038 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- 2220.023 miles
- 3572.781 kilometers
- 1929.147 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 LaGuardia Airport to Tobías Bolaños International Airport is 4 hours and 41 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 LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ)
On average, flying from New York to San Jose generates about 242 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 242 kilograms equals 533 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 LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ).
Airport information
| Origin | New York LaGuardia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LGA |
| ICAO Code: | KLGA |
| Coordinates: | 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″W |
| Destination | Tobías Bolaños International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose |
| Country: | Costa Rica  |
| IATA Code: | SYQ |
| ICAO Code: | MRPV |
| Coordinates: | 9°57′25″N, 84°8′23″W |