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Flight Distance from San José (Alajuela) (SJO) to Minneapolis (MSP)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
SJOMROC
San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica
Juan Santamaría International Airport
Great Circle Path
3,974 km2,469 miles • 2,146 NM
Destination Airport
KMSPMSP
Minneapolis, United States
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
Direct Distance
3,974 km
2,469 Statute Miles
2,146 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
5h 11m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
358 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
349° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
5h 11m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
4h 49m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
8h 9m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 CR→🇺🇸 United States
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
- City / Country: San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica
- ICAO Code: MROC
- Coordinates: 9.9939°, -84.2088°
- Timezone: America/Costa_Rica
- Elevation: 3021 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)
- City / Country: Minneapolis, United States
- ICAO Code: KMSP
- Coordinates: 44.8801°, -93.2217°
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Elevation: 841 ft
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