How far is San Jose from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) is 2485 miles / 4000 kilometers / 2160 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to San Jose (SJO) is 4112 miles / 6618 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 82 hours 38 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Juan Santamaría International Airport
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Distance from Ottawa to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2485.478 miles
- 3999.990 kilometers
- 2159.822 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- 2493.050 miles
- 4012.175 kilometers
- 2166.401 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 Ottawa to San Jose?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport is 5 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and San Jose?
The time difference between Ottawa and San Jose is 1 hour. San Jose is 1 hour behind Ottawa.
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
On average, flying from Ottawa to San Jose generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 603 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to San Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
Airport information
| Origin | Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ottawa |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOW |
| ICAO Code: | CYOW |
| Coordinates: | 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W |
| Destination | 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 |