How far is San Jose from Phoenix, AZ?
The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and San Jose (Tobías Bolaños International Airport) is 2397 miles / 3858 kilometers / 2083 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Phoenix (PHX) to San Jose (SYQ) is 3131 miles / 5039 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 11 minutes.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Tobías Bolaños 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)- 2397.051 miles
- 3857.680 kilometers
- 2082.980 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- 2399.473 miles
- 3861.577 kilometers
- 2085.085 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 Tobías Bolaños International Airport is 5 hours and 2 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 Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ)
On average, flying from Phoenix to San Jose generates about 263 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 263 kilograms equals 580 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 Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ).
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 | Tobías Bolaños International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose |
| Country: | Costa Rica  |
| IATA Code: | SYQ |
| ICAO Code: | MRPV |
| Coordinates: | 9°57′25″N, 84°8′23″W |