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How far is Reading, PA, from San Jose?

The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Reading (Reading Regional Airport) is 2152 miles / 3463 kilometers / 1870 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJO) to Reading (RDG) is 3872 miles / 6231 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 49 minutes.

Juan Santamaría International Airport – Reading Regional Airport

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2152
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3463
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1870
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Distance from San Jose to Reading

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2152.091 miles
  • 3463.455 kilometers
  • 1870.116 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
  • 2159.279 miles
  • 3475.022 kilometers
  • 1876.362 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 Reading?

The estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Reading Regional Airport is 4 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Reading Regional Airport (RDG)

On average, flying from San Jose to Reading generates about 235 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 235 kilograms equals 518 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 Reading

See the map of the shortest flight path between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Reading Regional Airport (RDG).

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 Reading Regional Airport
City: Reading, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDG
ICAO Code: KRDG
Coordinates: 40°22′42″N, 75°57′54″W