How far is Phoenix, AZ, from San Jose?
The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 2392 miles / 3850 kilometers / 2079 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJO) to Phoenix (PHX) is 3127 miles / 5033 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 0 minutes.
Juan Santamaría International Airport – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Phoenix
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Phoenix. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2391.984 miles
- 3849.524 kilometers
- 2078.577 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- 2394.404 miles
- 3853.420 kilometers
- 2080.681 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 Phoenix?
The estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 5 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Phoenix?
The time difference between San Jose and Phoenix is 1 hour. Phoenix is 1 hour behind San Jose.
Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
On average, flying from San Jose to Phoenix generates about 263 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 263 kilograms equals 579 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 Phoenix
See the map of the shortest flight path between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
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 | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phoenix, AZ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHX |
| ICAO Code: | KPHX |
| Coordinates: | 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W |