How far is San Jose from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) is 2212 miles / 3559 kilometers / 1922 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New York (LGA) to San Jose (SJO) is 3974 miles / 6395 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 23 minutes.
New York LaGuardia Airport – Juan Santamaría International Airport
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Distance from New York to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2211.750 miles
- 3559.467 kilometers
- 1921.959 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- 2218.759 miles
- 3570.747 kilometers
- 1928.049 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 New York to San Jose?
The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport is 4 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and San Jose?
The time difference between New York and San Jose is 1 hour. San Jose is 1 hour behind New York.
Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
On average, flying from New York to San Jose generates about 242 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 242 kilograms equals 533 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to San Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
Airport information
| Origin | New York LaGuardia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LGA |
| ICAO Code: | KLGA |
| Coordinates: | 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″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 |