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GSJ to VNY: distance & flight time
San Jose (San José Airport) → Van Nuys (Van Nuys Airport)
2,224 mi
3,579 km · 1,932 nm
4h 50m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
2,224 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 50m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GSJ — San José Airport · San Jose, Guatemala
- VNY — Van Nuys Airport · Van Nuys, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GSJ
- GUA · La Aurora Airport49 mi away
- RER · Retalhuleu Airport70 mi away
- AQB · Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport77 mi away
- AAZ · Quezaltenango Airport78 mi away
Near VNY
- LAX · Los Angeles International Airport19 mi away
- WHP · Whiteman Airport6 mi away
- BUR · Bob Hope Airport8 mi away
- SMO · Santa Monica Municipal Airport14 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GSJ from VNY?
The flight distance from San Jose (GSJ) to Van Nuys (VNY) is 2,224 miles (3,579 km, 1,932 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GSJ to VNY?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 50m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Van Nuys?
Van Nuys is 1 hour behind San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GSJ to VNY?
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