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How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from San Jose?

The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 2354 miles / 3788 kilometers / 2046 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJO) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 3106 miles / 4998 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 53 minutes.

Juan Santamaría International Airport – Colorado Springs Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Colorado Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2353.928 miles
  • 3788.281 kilometers
  • 2045.508 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
  • 2359.038 miles
  • 3796.504 kilometers
  • 2049.948 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 Colorado Springs?

The estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 4 hours and 57 minutes.

What is the time difference between San Jose and Colorado Springs?

There is no time difference between San Jose and Colorado Springs.

Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)

On average, flying from San Jose to Colorado Springs generates about 258 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 258 kilograms equals 569 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 Colorado Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).

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 Colorado Springs Airport
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COS
ICAO Code: KCOS
Coordinates: 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″W