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How far is Palmar Sur from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Palmar Sur (Palmar Sur Airport) is 3096 miles / 4982 kilometers / 2690 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Palmar Sur (PMZ) is 3931 miles / 6327 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 49 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Palmar Sur Airport

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3096
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4982
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2690
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Distance from San Jose to Palmar Sur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3095.659 miles
  • 4981.981 kilometers
  • 2690.055 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
  • 3097.417 miles
  • 4984.810 kilometers
  • 2691.582 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 Palmar Sur?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Palmar Sur Airport is 6 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ)

On average, flying from San Jose to Palmar Sur generates about 346 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 346 kilograms equals 762 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 Palmar Sur

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ).

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 Palmar Sur Airport
City: Palmar Sur
Country: Costa Rica Flag of Costa Rica
IATA Code: PMZ
ICAO Code: MRPM
Coordinates: 8°57′3″N, 83°28′6″W