How far is San Jose from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and San Jose (Tobías Bolaños International Airport) is 2625 miles / 4224 kilometers / 2281 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to San Jose (SYQ) is 3343 miles / 5380 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 20 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Tobías Bolaños International Airport
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Distance from San Diego to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2624.619 miles
- 4223.915 kilometers
- 2280.731 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- 2625.871 miles
- 4225.930 kilometers
- 2281.820 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 San Diego to San Jose?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Tobías Bolaños International Airport is 5 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and San Jose?
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ)
On average, flying from San Diego to San Jose generates about 290 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 290 kilograms equals 639 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to San Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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 |