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How far is Dresden from San Jose?

The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Dresden (Dresden Airport) is 6028 miles / 9701 kilometers / 5238 nautical miles.

Juan Santamaría International Airport – Dresden Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Dresden

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6028.090 miles
  • 9701.271 kilometers
  • 5238.267 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
  • 6022.889 miles
  • 9692.901 kilometers
  • 5233.748 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 Dresden?

The estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Dresden Airport is 11 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Dresden Airport (DRS)

On average, flying from San Jose to Dresden generates about 720 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 720 kilograms equals 1 588 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Jose to Dresden

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

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 Dresden Airport
City: Dresden
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: DRS
ICAO Code: EDDC
Coordinates: 51°7′58″N, 13°46′1″E