How far is Tampa, FL, from San Jose?
The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 1242 miles / 1998 kilometers / 1079 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJO) to Tampa (TPA) is 3309 miles / 5326 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 41 minutes.
Juan Santamaría International Airport – Tampa International Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Tampa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Tampa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1241.667 miles
- 1998.269 kilometers
- 1078.979 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- 1247.173 miles
- 2007.131 kilometers
- 1083.764 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 Tampa?
The estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Tampa International Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Tampa?
The time difference between San Jose and Tampa is 2 hours. Tampa is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.
Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)
On average, flying from San Jose to Tampa generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 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 Tampa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).
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 | Tampa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tampa, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | TPA |
| ICAO Code: | KTPA |
| Coordinates: | 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″W |