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How far is Pittsburgh, PA, from San Jose?

The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) is 2114 miles / 3402 kilometers / 1837 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJO) to Pittsburgh (PIT) is 3738 miles / 6016 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 30 minutes.

Juan Santamaría International Airport – Pittsburgh International Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Pittsburgh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2113.687 miles
  • 3401.650 kilometers
  • 1836.744 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
  • 2121.205 miles
  • 3413.748 kilometers
  • 1843.276 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 Pittsburgh?

The estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport is 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)

On average, flying from San Jose to Pittsburgh generates about 230 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 230 kilograms equals 508 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 Pittsburgh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT).

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 Pittsburgh International Airport
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIT
ICAO Code: KPIT
Coordinates: 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″W