How far is San Jose from Vancouver?
The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and San Jose (Tobías Bolaños International Airport) is 3513 miles / 5653 kilometers / 3053 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to San Jose (SYQ) is 4483 miles / 7215 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 88 hours 44 minutes.
Vancouver International Airport – Tobías Bolaños International Airport
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Distance from Vancouver to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vancouver to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3512.911 miles
- 5653.482 kilometers
- 3052.636 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- 3516.306 miles
- 5658.946 kilometers
- 3055.586 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 Vancouver to San Jose?
The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Tobías Bolaños International Airport is 7 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vancouver and San Jose?
Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ)
On average, flying from Vancouver to San Jose generates about 396 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 396 kilograms equals 873 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to San Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Vancouver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vancouver |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YVR |
| ICAO Code: | CYVR |
| Coordinates: | 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W |
| Destination | Tobías Bolaños International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose |
| Country: | Costa Rica  |
| IATA Code: | SYQ |
| ICAO Code: | MRPV |
| Coordinates: | 9°57′25″N, 84°8′23″W |