How far is Vancouver from San Jose?
The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) is 3508 miles / 5646 kilometers / 3049 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJO) to Vancouver (YVR) is 4486 miles / 7219 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 89 hours 4 minutes.
Juan Santamaría International Airport – Vancouver International Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Vancouver
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Vancouver. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3508.267 miles
- 5646.008 kilometers
- 3048.601 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- 3511.659 miles
- 5651.468 kilometers
- 3051.549 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 Vancouver?
The estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 7 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Vancouver?
The time difference between San Jose and Vancouver is 2 hours. Vancouver is 2 hours behind San Jose.
Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
On average, flying from San Jose to Vancouver generates about 396 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 396 kilograms equals 872 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 Vancouver
See the map of the shortest flight path between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
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 | Vancouver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vancouver |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YVR |
| ICAO Code: | CYVR |
| Coordinates: | 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W |