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How far is Altenburg from San Jose?

The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Altenburg (Leipzig–Altenburg Airport) is 5977 miles / 9618 kilometers / 5193 nautical miles.

Juan Santamaría International Airport – Leipzig–Altenburg Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Altenburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5976.566 miles
  • 9618.350 kilometers
  • 5193.494 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
  • 5971.486 miles
  • 9610.176 kilometers
  • 5189.080 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 Altenburg?

The estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Leipzig–Altenburg Airport is 11 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Leipzig–Altenburg Airport (AOC)

On average, flying from San Jose to Altenburg generates about 713 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 713 kilograms equals 1 573 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Jose to Altenburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Leipzig–Altenburg Airport (AOC).

Airport information

Origin Juan Santamaría International Airport
City: San Jose
Country: Costa Rica Flag of Costa Rica
IATA Code: SJO
ICAO Code: MROC
Coordinates: 9°59′37″N, 84°12′31″W
Destination Leipzig–Altenburg Airport
City: Altenburg
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: AOC
ICAO Code: EDAC
Coordinates: 50°58′55″N, 12°30′22″E