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How far is London from San Jose?

The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and London (London Heathrow Airport) is 5414 miles / 8713 kilometers / 4705 nautical miles.

Juan Santamaría International Airport – London Heathrow Airport

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Distance from San Jose to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5414.236 miles
  • 8713.369 kilometers
  • 4704.843 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
  • 5410.854 miles
  • 8707.925 kilometers
  • 4701.903 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 London?

The estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 10 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

On average, flying from San Jose to London generates about 638 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 638 kilograms equals 1 407 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Jose to London

See the map of the shortest flight path between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

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 London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W