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How far is Metz from San Jose?

The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Metz (Metz–Nancy–Lorraine Airport) is 5724 miles / 9212 kilometers / 4974 nautical miles.

Juan Santamaría International Airport – Metz–Nancy–Lorraine Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Metz

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5723.910 miles
  • 9211.740 kilometers
  • 4973.942 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
  • 5719.279 miles
  • 9204.287 kilometers
  • 4969.917 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 Metz?

The estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Metz–Nancy–Lorraine Airport is 11 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Metz–Nancy–Lorraine Airport (ETZ)

On average, flying from San Jose to Metz generates about 679 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 679 kilograms equals 1 498 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Jose to Metz

See the map of the shortest flight path between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Metz–Nancy–Lorraine Airport (ETZ).

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 Metz–Nancy–Lorraine Airport
City: Metz
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: ETZ
ICAO Code: LFJL
Coordinates: 48°58′55″N, 6°15′4″E