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How far is Colima from San Jose?

The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Colima (Colima Airport) is 1443 miles / 2323 kilometers / 1254 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJO) to Colima (CLQ) is 2001 miles / 3220 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 23 minutes.

Juan Santamaría International Airport – Colima Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Colima

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1443.213 miles
  • 2322.625 kilometers
  • 1254.117 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
  • 1443.063 miles
  • 2322.384 kilometers
  • 1253.987 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 Colima?

The estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Colima Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

What is the time difference between San Jose and Colima?

There is no time difference between San Jose and Colima.

Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Colima Airport (CLQ)

On average, flying from San Jose to Colima generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 388 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 Colima

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

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 Colima Airport
City: Colima
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: CLQ
ICAO Code: MMIA
Coordinates: 19°16′37″N, 103°34′37″W