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How far is San Jose from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and San Jose (Tobías Bolaños International Airport) is 5426 miles / 8732 kilometers / 4715 nautical miles.

London Gatwick Airport – Tobías Bolaños International Airport

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Distance from London to San Jose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5425.605 miles
  • 8731.665 kilometers
  • 4714.722 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
  • 5422.159 miles
  • 8726.119 kilometers
  • 4711.727 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 London to San Jose?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Tobías Bolaños International Airport is 10 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ)

On average, flying from London to San Jose generates about 640 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 640 kilograms equals 1 410 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to San Jose

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ).

Airport information

Origin London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W
Destination Tobías Bolaños International Airport
City: San Jose
Country: Costa Rica Flag of Costa Rica
IATA Code: SYQ
ICAO Code: MRPV
Coordinates: 9°57′25″N, 84°8′23″W