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How far is Vila Real from San Jose?

The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Vila Real (Vila Real Airport) is 5068 miles / 8157 kilometers / 4404 nautical miles.

Juan Santamaría International Airport – Vila Real Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Vila Real

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5068.289 miles
  • 8156.620 kilometers
  • 4404.223 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
  • 5064.333 miles
  • 8150.253 kilometers
  • 4400.785 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 Vila Real?

The estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Vila Real Airport is 10 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Vila Real Airport (VRL)

On average, flying from San Jose to Vila Real generates about 593 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 593 kilograms equals 1 307 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Jose to Vila Real

See the map of the shortest flight path between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Vila Real Airport (VRL).

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 Vila Real Airport
City: Vila Real
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: VRL
ICAO Code: LPVR
Coordinates: 41°16′27″N, 7°43′13″W