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How far is Bora Bora from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Bora Bora (Bora Bora Airport) is 4179 miles / 6726 kilometers / 3632 nautical miles.

San Jose International Airport – Bora Bora Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Bora Bora

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4179.309 miles
  • 6725.946 kilometers
  • 3631.720 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
  • 4193.168 miles
  • 6748.250 kilometers
  • 3643.763 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 Jose to Bora Bora?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Bora Bora Airport is 8 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Bora Bora Airport (BOB)

On average, flying from San Jose to Bora Bora generates about 479 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 479 kilograms equals 1 056 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Jose to Bora Bora

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Bora Bora Airport (BOB).

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W
Destination Bora Bora Airport
City: Bora Bora
Country: French Polynesia Flag of French Polynesia
IATA Code: BOB
ICAO Code: NTTB
Coordinates: 16°26′39″S, 151°45′3″W