Distance between Los Angeles, CA (LAX) and San Jose (SJO)
Distance from Los Angeles to San Jose (Los Angeles International Airport – Juan Santamaría International Airport) is 2722 miles / 4380 kilometers / 2365 nautical miles.
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How far is San Jose from Los Angeles?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Los Angeles and San Jose. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2721.539 miles
- 4379.893 kilometers
- 2364.953 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 2722.869 miles
- 4382.034 kilometers
- 2366.109 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is 5 hours 39 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Los Angeles and San Jose is 1 hour. San Jose is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 306 kg (674 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
| B | 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 |
Los Angeles to San Jose flight path
Shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
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