How far is San Jose, CA, from San Salvador?
The distance between San Salvador (El Salvador International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 2610 miles / 4200 kilometers / 2268 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Salvador (SAL) to San Jose (SJC) is 3227 miles / 5193 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 54 minutes.
El Salvador International Airport – San Jose International Airport
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Distance from San Salvador to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Salvador to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2609.616 miles
- 4199.770 kilometers
- 2267.694 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- 2610.694 miles
- 4201.504 kilometers
- 2268.631 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 San Salvador to San Jose?
The estimated flight time from El Salvador International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 5 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Salvador and San Jose?
Flight carbon footprint between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)
On average, flying from San Salvador to San Jose generates about 288 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 288 kilograms equals 635 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Salvador to San Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).
Airport information
| Origin | El Salvador International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Salvador |
| Country: | El Salvador  |
| IATA Code: | SAL |
| ICAO Code: | MSLP |
| Coordinates: | 13°26′27″N, 89°3′20″W |
| Destination | San Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W |