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How far is San Jose from Portland, OR?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Airport) and San Jose (Tobías Bolaños International Airport) is 3345 miles / 5383 kilometers / 2906 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PDX) to San Jose (SYQ) is 4283 miles / 6893 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 42 minutes.

Portland International Airport – Tobías Bolaños International Airport

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Distance from Portland to San Jose

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Portland to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3344.706 miles
  • 5382.783 kilometers
  • 2906.470 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
  • 3347.691 miles
  • 5387.586 kilometers
  • 2909.064 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 Portland to San Jose?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Airport to Tobías Bolaños International Airport is 6 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ)

On average, flying from Portland to San Jose generates about 376 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 376 kilograms equals 828 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to San Jose

See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ).

Airport information

Origin Portland International Airport
City: Portland, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PDX
ICAO Code: KPDX
Coordinates: 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″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