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How far is Tampa, FL, from San Jose?

The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 1242 miles / 1998 kilometers / 1079 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJO) to Tampa (TPA) is 3309 miles / 5326 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 41 minutes.

Juan Santamaría International Airport – Tampa International Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Tampa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1241.667 miles
  • 1998.269 kilometers
  • 1078.979 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
  • 1247.173 miles
  • 2007.131 kilometers
  • 1083.764 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 Tampa?

The estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Tampa International Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)

On average, flying from San Jose to Tampa generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 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 Tampa

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

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 Tampa International Airport
City: Tampa, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TPA
ICAO Code: KTPA
Coordinates: 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″W