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How far is Cusco from San Jose?

The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Cusco (Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport) is 1823 miles / 2934 kilometers / 1584 nautical miles.

Juan Santamaría International Airport – Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Cusco

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1823.159 miles
  • 2934.090 kilometers
  • 1584.282 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
  • 1830.547 miles
  • 2945.980 kilometers
  • 1590.702 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 Cusco?

The estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)

On average, flying from San Jose to Cusco generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 445 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Jose to Cusco

See the map of the shortest flight path between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ).

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 Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
City: Cusco
Country: Perú Flag of Perú
IATA Code: CUZ
ICAO Code: SPZO
Coordinates: 13°32′8″S, 71°56′19″W