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How far is Quepos from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Quepos (Quepos La Managua Airport) is 3040 miles / 4892 kilometers / 2642 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Quepos (XQP) is 3870 miles / 6228 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 76 hours 20 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Quepos La Managua Airport

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3040
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4892
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2642
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Distance from San Jose to Quepos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3039.864 miles
  • 4892.188 kilometers
  • 2641.570 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
  • 3041.553 miles
  • 4894.905 kilometers
  • 2643.037 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 Quepos?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Quepos La Managua Airport is 6 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)

On average, flying from San Jose to Quepos generates about 339 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 339 kilograms equals 747 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 Quepos

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP).

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 Quepos La Managua Airport
City: Quepos
Country: Costa Rica Flag of Costa Rica
IATA Code: XQP
ICAO Code: MRQP
Coordinates: 9°26′35″N, 84°7′47″W