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How far is Hilo, HI, from San Jose?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose Airport) and Hilo (Hilo International Airport) is 5550 miles / 8932 kilometers / 4823 nautical miles.

San Jose Airport – Hilo International Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Hilo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5549.925 miles
  • 8931.739 kilometers
  • 4822.753 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
  • 5542.646 miles
  • 8920.024 kilometers
  • 4816.428 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 Hilo?

The estimated flight time from San Jose Airport to Hilo International Airport is 11 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose Airport (SJI) and Hilo International Airport (ITO)

On average, flying from San Jose to Hilo generates about 656 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 656 kilograms equals 1 447 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Jose to Hilo

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose Airport (SJI) and Hilo International Airport (ITO).

Airport information

Origin San Jose Airport
City: San Jose
Country: Philippines Flag of Philippines
IATA Code: SJI
ICAO Code: RPUH
Coordinates: 12°21′41″N, 121°2′49″E
Destination Hilo International Airport
City: Hilo, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ITO
ICAO Code: PHTO
Coordinates: 19°43′17″N, 155°2′52″W