Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is San Jose from San Juan?

The distance between San Juan (San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport) and San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) is 1351 miles / 2174 kilometers / 1174 nautical miles.

San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport – Juan Santamaría International Airport

Distance arrow
1351
Miles
Distance arrow
2174
Kilometers
Distance arrow
1174
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from San Juan to San Jose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1350.616 miles
  • 2173.606 kilometers
  • 1173.654 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
  • 1350.408 miles
  • 2173.272 kilometers
  • 1173.473 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 Juan to San Jose?

The estimated flight time from San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)

On average, flying from San Juan to San Jose generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Juan to San Jose

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).

Airport information

Origin San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport
City: San Juan
Country: Puerto Rico Flag of Puerto Rico
IATA Code: SJU
ICAO Code: TJSJ
Coordinates: 18°26′21″N, 66°0′6″W
Destination 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