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MEI to GSJ: distance & flight time
Meridian (Key Field) → San Jose (San José Airport)
1,278 mi
2,057 km · 1,110 nm
3h 15m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading south
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Flight time details
1,278 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 15m gate to gate, flying south. 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
- MEI — Key Field · Meridian, United States
- GSJ — San José Airport · San Jose, Guatemala
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MEI
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
Frequently asked questions
How far is MEI from GSJ?
The flight distance from Meridian (MEI) to San Jose (GSJ) is 1,278 miles (2,057 km, 1,110 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MEI to GSJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 15m 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 Meridian and San Jose?
San Jose is 1 hour behind Meridian.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MEI to GSJ?
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