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How far is Charlotte, NC, from San Jose?

The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) is 1748 miles / 2813 kilometers / 1519 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJO) to Charlotte (CLT) is 3385 miles / 5448 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 50 minutes.

Juan Santamaría International Airport – Charlotte Douglas International Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Charlotte

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1747.776 miles
  • 2812.773 kilometers
  • 1518.776 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
  • 1754.646 miles
  • 2823.829 kilometers
  • 1524.746 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 Charlotte?

The estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

On average, flying from San Jose to Charlotte generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 432 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 Charlotte

See the map of the shortest flight path between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).

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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport
City: Charlotte, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CLT
ICAO Code: KCLT
Coordinates: 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″W

Airlines flying from San Jose (SJO) to Charlotte (CLT)

American Airlines
Avianca