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How far is Kamloops from San Jose?

The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Kamloops (Kamloops Airport) is 3478 miles / 5598 kilometers / 3023 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJO) to Kamloops (YKA) is 4601 miles / 7405 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 90 hours 49 minutes.

Juan Santamaría International Airport – Kamloops Airport

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3478
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3023
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Distance from San Jose to Kamloops

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3478.369 miles
  • 5597.893 kilometers
  • 3022.620 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
  • 3482.400 miles
  • 5604.379 kilometers
  • 3026.122 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 Kamloops?

The estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Kamloops Airport is 7 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Kamloops Airport (YKA)

On average, flying from San Jose to Kamloops generates about 392 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 392 kilograms equals 864 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 Kamloops

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

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 Kamloops Airport
City: Kamloops
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKA
ICAO Code: CYKA
Coordinates: 50°42′7″N, 120°26′38″W