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How far is Manzanillo from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Manzanillo (Playa de Oro International Airport) is 1636 miles / 2633 kilometers / 1422 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Manzanillo (ZLO) is 2094 miles / 3370 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 11 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Playa de Oro International Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Manzanillo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1635.873 miles
  • 2632.682 kilometers
  • 1421.535 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
  • 1637.799 miles
  • 2635.781 kilometers
  • 1423.208 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 Manzanillo?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Playa de Oro International Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Playa de Oro International Airport (ZLO)

On average, flying from San Jose to Manzanillo generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 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 Manzanillo

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Playa de Oro International Airport (ZLO).

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 Playa de Oro International Airport
City: Manzanillo
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: ZLO
ICAO Code: MMZO
Coordinates: 19°8′41″N, 104°33′32″W