How far is San Jose from Vancouver?
The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) is 3508 miles / 5646 kilometers / 3049 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to San Jose (SJO) is 4473 miles / 7199 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 88 hours 24 minutes.
Vancouver International Airport – Juan Santamaría International Airport
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Distance from Vancouver to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vancouver to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3508.267 miles
- 5646.008 kilometers
- 3048.601 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- 3511.659 miles
- 5651.468 kilometers
- 3051.549 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 Vancouver to San Jose?
The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport is 7 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vancouver and San Jose?
Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
On average, flying from Vancouver to San Jose generates about 396 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 396 kilograms equals 872 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to San Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
Airport information
| Origin | Vancouver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vancouver |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YVR |
| ICAO Code: | CYVR |
| Coordinates: | 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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 |