How far is Tijuana from San Jose?
The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Tijuana (Tijuana International Airport) is 2602 miles / 4187 kilometers / 2261 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJO) to Tijuana (TIJ) is 3309 miles / 5325 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 47 minutes.
Juan Santamaría International Airport – Tijuana International Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Tijuana
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Tijuana. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2601.762 miles
- 4187.130 kilometers
- 2260.870 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- 2603.004 miles
- 4189.130 kilometers
- 2261.949 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 Tijuana?
The estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Tijuana International Airport is 5 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Tijuana?
The time difference between San Jose and Tijuana is 1 hour. Tijuana is 1 hour behind San Jose.
Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
On average, flying from San Jose to Tijuana generates about 287 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 287 kilograms equals 633 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 Tijuana
See the map of the shortest flight path between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Tijuana International Airport (TIJ).
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 | Tijuana International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tijuana |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | TIJ |
| ICAO Code: | MMTJ |
| Coordinates: | 32°32′27″N, 116°58′12″W |