How far is Tucson, AZ, from San Jose?
The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 2288 miles / 3683 kilometers / 1988 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJO) to Tucson (TUS) is 3013 miles / 4849 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 3 minutes.
Juan Santamaría International Airport – Tucson International Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Tucson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Tucson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2288.249 miles
- 3682.579 kilometers
- 1988.434 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- 2290.528 miles
- 3686.248 kilometers
- 1990.414 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 Tucson?
The estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Tucson International Airport is 4 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Tucson?
The time difference between San Jose and Tucson is 1 hour. Tucson is 1 hour behind San Jose.
Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)
On average, flying from San Jose to Tucson generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 552 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 Tucson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Tucson International Airport (TUS).
Airport information
| Origin | Juan Santamaría International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose |
| Country: | Costa Rica  |
| IATA Code: | SJO |
| ICAO Code: | MROC |
| Coordinates: | 9°59′37″N, 84°12′31″W |
| Destination | Tucson International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tucson, AZ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | TUS |
| ICAO Code: | KTUS |
| Coordinates: | 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W |