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How far is Bucharest from San Jose?

The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Bucharest (Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport) is 6709 miles / 10797 kilometers / 5830 nautical miles.

Juan Santamaría International Airport – Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Bucharest

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6708.866 miles
  • 10796.874 kilometers
  • 5829.845 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
  • 6701.498 miles
  • 10785.016 kilometers
  • 5823.443 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 Bucharest?

The estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport is 13 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP)

On average, flying from San Jose to Bucharest generates about 814 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 814 kilograms equals 1 795 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Jose to Bucharest

See the map of the shortest flight path between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP).

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 Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport
City: Bucharest
Country: Romania Flag of Romania
IATA Code: OTP
ICAO Code: LROP
Coordinates: 44°34′19″N, 26°6′7″E