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How far is San Jose from Edmonton?

The distance between Edmonton (Edmonton International Airport) and San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) is 3402 miles / 5475 kilometers / 2956 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Edmonton (YEG) to San Jose (SJO) is 4413 miles / 7102 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 86 hours 37 minutes.

Edmonton International Airport – Juan Santamaría International Airport

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5475
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Distance from Edmonton to San Jose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3401.795 miles
  • 5474.658 kilometers
  • 2956.079 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
  • 3407.094 miles
  • 5483.186 kilometers
  • 2960.683 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 Edmonton to San Jose?

The estimated flight time from Edmonton International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport is 6 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)

On average, flying from Edmonton to San Jose generates about 383 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 383 kilograms equals 844 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Edmonton to San Jose

See the map of the shortest flight path between Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).

Airport information

Origin Edmonton International Airport
City: Edmonton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YEG
ICAO Code: CYEG
Coordinates: 53°18′34″N, 113°34′48″W
Destination 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