How far is San Jose from Lansing, MI?
The distance between Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) and San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) is 2258 miles / 3633 kilometers / 1962 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lansing (LAN) to San Jose (SJO) is 3596 miles / 5787 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 56 minutes.
Capital Region International Airport – Juan Santamaría International Airport
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Distance from Lansing to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lansing to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2257.533 miles
- 3633.147 kilometers
- 1961.742 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- 2265.332 miles
- 3645.699 kilometers
- 1968.520 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 Lansing to San Jose?
The estimated flight time from Capital Region International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lansing and San Jose?
The time difference between Lansing and San Jose is 2 hours. San Jose is 2 hours behind Lansing.
Flight carbon footprint between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
On average, flying from Lansing to San Jose generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 545 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lansing to San Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
Airport information
| Origin | Capital Region International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lansing, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAN |
| ICAO Code: | KLAN |
| Coordinates: | 42°46′43″N, 84°35′14″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 |