How far is San Jose from Phoenix, AZ?
The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) is 2392 miles / 3850 kilometers / 2079 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Phoenix (PHX) to San Jose (SJO) is 3121 miles / 5022 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 51 minutes.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Juan Santamaría International Airport
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Distance from Phoenix to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Phoenix to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2391.984 miles
- 3849.524 kilometers
- 2078.577 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- 2394.404 miles
- 3853.420 kilometers
- 2080.681 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 Phoenix to San Jose?
The estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport is 5 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Phoenix and San Jose?
The time difference between Phoenix and San Jose is 1 hour. San Jose is 1 hour ahead of Phoenix.
Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
On average, flying from Phoenix to San Jose generates about 263 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 263 kilograms equals 579 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Phoenix to San Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
Airport information
| Origin | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phoenix, AZ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHX |
| ICAO Code: | KPHX |
| Coordinates: | 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″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 |