How far is San Jose from Miami, FL?
The distance between Miami (Miami International Airport) and San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) is 1117 miles / 1797 kilometers / 970 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Miami (MIA) to San Jose (SJO) is 3526 miles / 5675 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 37 minutes.
Miami International Airport – Juan Santamaría International Airport
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Distance from Miami to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Miami to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1116.581 miles
- 1796.963 kilometers
- 970.282 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- 1121.371 miles
- 1804.671 kilometers
- 974.445 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 Miami to San Jose?
The estimated flight time from Miami International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport is 2 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Miami and San Jose?
The time difference between Miami and San Jose is 1 hour. San Jose is 1 hour behind Miami.
Flight carbon footprint between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
On average, flying from Miami to San Jose generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 347 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Miami to San Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
Airport information
| Origin | Miami International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Miami, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MIA |
| ICAO Code: | KMIA |
| Coordinates: | 25°47′35″N, 80°17′26″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 Miami (MIA) to San Jose (SJO)
| American Airlines |