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How far is Lázaro Cárdenas from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Lázaro Cárdenas (Lázaro Cárdenas Airport) is 1791 miles / 2883 kilometers / 1556 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Lázaro Cárdenas (LZC) is 2209 miles / 3555 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 49 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Lázaro Cárdenas Airport

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1791
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1556
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Distance from San Jose to Lázaro Cárdenas

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1791.134 miles
  • 2882.550 kilometers
  • 1556.453 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
  • 1793.022 miles
  • 2885.590 kilometers
  • 1558.094 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 Jose to Lázaro Cárdenas?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Lázaro Cárdenas Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC)

On average, flying from San Jose to Lázaro Cárdenas generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 440 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 Jose to Lázaro Cárdenas

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC).

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W
Destination Lázaro Cárdenas Airport
City: Lázaro Cárdenas
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: LZC
ICAO Code: MMLC
Coordinates: 18°0′6″N, 102°13′15″W