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How far is Arequipa from San Jose?

The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Arequipa (Rodríguez Ballón International Airport) is 2006 miles / 3228 kilometers / 1743 nautical miles.

Juan Santamaría International Airport – Rodríguez Ballón International Airport

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3228
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1743
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Distance from San Jose to Arequipa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2005.544 miles
  • 3227.610 kilometers
  • 1742.770 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
  • 2013.942 miles
  • 3241.125 kilometers
  • 1750.068 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 Arequipa?

The estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)

On average, flying from San Jose to Arequipa generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 481 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Jose to Arequipa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP).

Airport information

Origin Juan Santamaría International Airport
City: San Jose
Country: Costa Rica Flag of Costa Rica
IATA Code: SJO
ICAO Code: MROC
Coordinates: 9°59′37″N, 84°12′31″W
Destination Rodríguez Ballón International Airport
City: Arequipa
Country: Perú Flag of Perú
IATA Code: AQP
ICAO Code: SPQU
Coordinates: 16°20′27″S, 71°34′59″W