How far is Lima from San Jose?
The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Lima (Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport) is 1589 miles / 2558 kilometers / 1381 nautical miles.
Juan Santamaría International Airport – Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Lima
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Lima. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1589.490 miles
- 2558.037 kilometers
- 1381.229 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- 1597.222 miles
- 2570.479 kilometers
- 1387.948 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 Lima?
The estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Lima?
The time difference between San Jose and Lima is 1 hour. Lima is 1 hour ahead of San Jose.
Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)
On average, flying from San Jose to Lima generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from San Jose to Lima
See the map of the shortest flight path between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM).
Airport information
| Origin | Juan Santamaría International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose |
| Country: | Costa Rica  |
| IATA Code: | SJO |
| ICAO Code: | MROC |
| Coordinates: | 9°59′37″N, 84°12′31″W |
| Destination | Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lima |
| Country: | Perú  |
| IATA Code: | LIM |
| ICAO Code: | SPIM |
| Coordinates: | 12°1′18″S, 77°6′51″W |
Airlines flying from San Jose (SJO) to Lima (LIM)
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