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How far is Lopez, WA, from San Jose?

The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Lopez (Lopez Island Airport) is 3470 miles / 5584 kilometers / 3015 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJO) to Lopez (LPS) is 4448 miles / 7159 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 88 hours 58 minutes.

Juan Santamaría International Airport – Lopez Island Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Lopez

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3469.937 miles
  • 5584.322 kilometers
  • 3015.293 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
  • 3473.282 miles
  • 5589.705 kilometers
  • 3018.199 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 Lopez?

The estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Lopez Island Airport is 7 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS)

On average, flying from San Jose to Lopez generates about 391 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 391 kilograms equals 862 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 Lopez

See the map of the shortest flight path between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS).

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 Lopez Island Airport
City: Lopez, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LPS
ICAO Code: S31
Coordinates: 48°29′2″N, 122°56′16″W