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How far is Bern from San Jose?

The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Bern (Bern Airport) is 5800 miles / 9335 kilometers / 5040 nautical miles.

Juan Santamaría International Airport – Bern Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Bern

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5800.229 miles
  • 9334.563 kilometers
  • 5040.261 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
  • 5795.137 miles
  • 9326.370 kilometers
  • 5035.837 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 Bern?

The estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Bern Airport is 11 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Bern Airport (BRN)

On average, flying from San Jose to Bern generates about 690 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 690 kilograms equals 1 521 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Jose to Bern

See the map of the shortest flight path between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Bern Airport (BRN).

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 Bern Airport
City: Bern
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: BRN
ICAO Code: LSZB
Coordinates: 46°54′50″N, 7°29′49″E