How far is Golfito from San Jose, CA?
The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Golfito (Golfito Airport) is 3124 miles / 5027 kilometers / 2715 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Golfito (GLF) is 3966 miles / 6383 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 47 minutes.
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Distance from San Jose to Golfito
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Golfito. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3123.940 miles
- 5027.495 kilometers
- 2714.630 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- 3125.761 miles
- 5030.425 kilometers
- 2716.212 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 Golfito?
The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Golfito Airport is 6 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Golfito?
The time difference between San Jose and Golfito is 2 hours. Golfito is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.
Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Golfito Airport (GLF)
On average, flying from San Jose to Golfito generates about 349 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 349 kilograms equals 770 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 Jose to Golfito
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Golfito Airport (GLF).
Airport information
| Origin | San Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W |
| Destination | Golfito Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Golfito |
| Country: | Costa Rica  |
| IATA Code: | GLF |
| ICAO Code: | MRGF |
| Coordinates: | 8°39′14″N, 83°10′55″W |