How far is Chania from San Jose?

The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Chania (Chania International Airport) is 6829 miles / 10990 kilometers / 5934 nautical miles.

Distance from San Jose to Chania

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 6828.916 miles
• 10990.075 kilometers
• 5934.166 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

• 6820.758 miles
• 10976.946 kilometers
• 5927.077 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 Chania?

The estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Chania International Airport is 13 hours and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between San Jose and Chania?

The time difference between San Jose and Chania is 8 hours. Chania is 8 hours ahead of San Jose.

Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Chania International Airport (CHQ)

On average, flying from San Jose to Chania generates about 831 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 831 kilograms equals 1 832 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Jose to Chania

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

Airport information

Origin	Juan Santamaría International Airport
City:	San Jose
Country:	Costa Rica
IATA Code:	SJO
ICAO Code:	MROC
Coordinates:	9°59′37″N, 84°12′31″W

Destination	Chania International Airport
City:	Chania
Country:	Greece
IATA Code:	CHQ
ICAO Code:	LGSA
Coordinates:	35°31′54″N, 24°8′58″E