How far is San Jose from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) is 2219 miles / 3571 kilometers / 1928 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to San Jose (SJO) is 3606 miles / 5803 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 20 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Juan Santamaría International Airport
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Distance from Detroit to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2218.936 miles
- 3571.032 kilometers
- 1928.203 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- 2226.692 miles
- 3583.514 kilometers
- 1934.943 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 Detroit to San Jose?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport is 4 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and San Jose?
The time difference between Detroit and San Jose is 1 hour. San Jose is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
On average, flying from Detroit to San Jose generates about 243 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 243 kilograms equals 535 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to San Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
| Destination | 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 |