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How far is San Jose from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and San Jose (Tobías Bolaños International Airport) is 3014 miles / 4851 kilometers / 2619 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to San Jose (SYQ) is 3846 miles / 6190 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 16 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Tobías Bolaños International Airport

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Distance from San Jose to San Jose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3014.341 miles
  • 4851.112 kilometers
  • 2619.391 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
  • 3015.833 miles
  • 4853.512 kilometers
  • 2620.687 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 San Jose?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Tobías Bolaños International Airport is 6 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ)

On average, flying from San Jose to San Jose generates about 336 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 336 kilograms equals 741 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 San Jose

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ).

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 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