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How far is Bucaramanga from San Jose?

The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Bucaramanga (Palonegro International Airport) is 779 miles / 1254 kilometers / 677 nautical miles.

Juan Santamaría International Airport – Palonegro International Airport

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1254
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677
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Distance from San Jose to Bucaramanga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 779.315 miles
  • 1254.185 kilometers
  • 677.206 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
  • 778.714 miles
  • 1253.219 kilometers
  • 676.684 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 Bucaramanga?

The estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Palonegro International Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Palonegro International Airport (BGA)

On average, flying from San Jose to Bucaramanga generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 293 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Jose to Bucaramanga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Palonegro International Airport (BGA).

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 Palonegro International Airport
City: Bucaramanga
Country: Colombia Flag of Colombia
IATA Code: BGA
ICAO Code: SKBG
Coordinates: 7°7′35″N, 73°11′5″W