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How far is Burbank, CA, from San Jose?

The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Burbank (Hollywood Burbank Airport) is 2728 miles / 4390 kilometers / 2370 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJO) to Burbank (BUR) is 3512 miles / 5652 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 55 minutes.

Juan Santamaría International Airport – Hollywood Burbank Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Burbank

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2727.804 miles
  • 4389.975 kilometers
  • 2370.397 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
  • 2729.207 miles
  • 4392.233 kilometers
  • 2371.616 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 Burbank?

The estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Hollywood Burbank Airport is 5 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

On average, flying from San Jose to Burbank generates about 302 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 302 kilograms equals 666 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 Burbank

See the map of the shortest flight path between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR).

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 Hollywood Burbank Airport
City: Burbank, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUR
ICAO Code: KBUR
Coordinates: 34°12′2″N, 118°21′32″W