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How far is San Jose from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) is 2462 miles / 3962 kilometers / 2139 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to San Jose (SJO) is 3487 miles / 5612 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 43 minutes.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Juan Santamaría International Airport

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Distance from Minneapolis to San Jose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2462.038 miles
  • 3962.267 kilometers
  • 2139.453 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
  • 2469.545 miles
  • 3974.348 kilometers
  • 2145.976 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 Minneapolis to San Jose?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport is 5 hours and 9 minutes.

What is the time difference between Minneapolis and San Jose?

There is no time difference between Minneapolis and San Jose.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to San Jose generates about 271 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 271 kilograms equals 597 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to San Jose

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).

Airport information

Origin Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W
Destination Juan Santamaría International Airport
City: San Jose
Country: Costa Rica Flag of Costa Rica
IATA Code: SJO
ICAO Code: MROC
Coordinates: 9°59′37″N, 84°12′31″W