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How far is San Jose from Newark, NJ?

The distance between Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) and San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) is 2201 miles / 3542 kilometers / 1913 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Newark (EWR) to San Jose (SJO) is 3956 miles / 6366 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 55 minutes.

New York Newark Liberty International Airport – Juan Santamaría International Airport

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2201
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3542
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1913
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Distance from Newark to San Jose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2201.108 miles
  • 3542.340 kilometers
  • 1912.711 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
  • 2208.141 miles
  • 3553.658 kilometers
  • 1918.822 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 Newark to San Jose?

The estimated flight time from New York Newark Liberty International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport is 4 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)

On average, flying from Newark to San Jose generates about 241 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 241 kilograms equals 530 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).

Airport information

Origin New York Newark Liberty International Airport
City: Newark, NJ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EWR
ICAO Code: KEWR
Coordinates: 40°41′33″N, 74°10′7″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

Airlines flying from Newark (EWR) to San Jose (SJO)

United Airlines