How far is Grand Forks, ND, from San Jose?
The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 2722 miles / 4380 kilometers / 2365 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJO) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 3657 miles / 5886 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 13 minutes.
Juan Santamaría International Airport – Grand Forks International Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Grand Forks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Grand Forks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2721.653 miles
- 4380.076 kilometers
- 2365.052 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- 2728.921 miles
- 4391.773 kilometers
- 2371.368 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 Grand Forks?
The estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 5 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Grand Forks?
There is no time difference between San Jose and Grand Forks.
Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)
On average, flying from San Jose to Grand Forks generates about 301 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 301 kilograms equals 664 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 Grand Forks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).
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 | Grand Forks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Forks, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GFK |
| ICAO Code: | KGFK |
| Coordinates: | 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W |