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How far is San Jose from Calgary?

The distance between Calgary (Calgary International Airport) and San Jose (Tobías Bolaños International Airport) is 3303 miles / 5316 kilometers / 2870 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Calgary (YYC) to San Jose (SYQ) is 4266 miles / 6865 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 4 minutes.

Calgary International Airport – Tobías Bolaños International Airport

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5316
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2870
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Distance from Calgary to San Jose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3302.906 miles
  • 5315.512 kilometers
  • 2870.147 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
  • 3308.025 miles
  • 5323.750 kilometers
  • 2874.595 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 Calgary to San Jose?

The estimated flight time from Calgary International Airport to Tobías Bolaños International Airport is 6 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ)

On average, flying from Calgary to San Jose generates about 371 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 371 kilograms equals 817 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Calgary to San Jose

See the map of the shortest flight path between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ).

Airport information

Origin Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″W
Destination Tobías Bolaños International Airport
City: San Jose
Country: Costa Rica Flag of Costa Rica
IATA Code: SYQ
ICAO Code: MRPV
Coordinates: 9°57′25″N, 84°8′23″W