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How far is Lethbridge from San Jose?

The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Lethbridge (Lethbridge Airport) is 3186 miles / 5127 kilometers / 2769 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJO) to Lethbridge (YQL) is 4127 miles / 6641 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 33 minutes.

Juan Santamaría International Airport – Lethbridge Airport

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3186
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5127
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2769
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Distance from San Jose to Lethbridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3185.941 miles
  • 5127.275 kilometers
  • 2768.507 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
  • 3191.139 miles
  • 5135.640 kilometers
  • 2773.024 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 Lethbridge?

The estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Lethbridge Airport is 6 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Lethbridge Airport (YQL)

On average, flying from San Jose to Lethbridge generates about 357 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 357 kilograms equals 786 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 Lethbridge

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

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 Lethbridge Airport
City: Lethbridge
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQL
ICAO Code: CYQL
Coordinates: 49°37′49″N, 112°48′0″W