Current Date And Time In San José, Costa Rica
Sunday, 28 June 2026
09:48:41 CST
Capital: San José
Currency: Costa Rican ColĂłn (CRC)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Area: 4,969.73 km²
State Code: SJ
Find states and regions closest to San José in Costa Rica with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Costa Rica and North America.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Costa Rica
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for San José from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Cartago Province | 35 mi | 56 km | 30 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Alajuela Province | 47 mi | 75 km | 41 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Heredia Province | 50 mi | 81 km | 44 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| LimĂłn Province | 52 mi | 84 km | 45 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Puntarenas Province | 69 mi | 111 km | 60 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Guanacaste Province | 96 mi | 155 km | 83 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| RĂo San Juan Department | 102 mi | 164 km | 89 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Bocas del Toro Province | 104 mi | 167 km | 90 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| ChiriquĂ Province | 147 mi | 237 km | 128 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Rivas Department | 160 mi | 257 km | 139 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to San José by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from San José supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across North America.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Panama | 219 mi | 353 km | 190 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Nicaragua | 237 mi | 381 km | 206 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Honduras | 412 mi | 664 km | 358 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| El Salvador | 446 mi | 718 km | 387 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
| Guatemala | 603 mi | 971 km | 524 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to San José. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across North America.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
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| San JosĂ© (You) | Costa Rica | — | 4,970 | — |
| Cartago Province | Costa Rica | — | 3,093 | — |
| Alajuela Province | Costa Rica | — | 9,772 | — |
| Heredia Province | Costa Rica | — | 2,663 | — |
| LimĂłn Province | Costa Rica | — | 9,177 | — |
| Puntarenas Province | Costa Rica | — | 11,299 | — |
| Guanacaste Province | Costa Rica | — | 10,196 | — |
| RĂo San Juan Department | Nicaragua | 137,189 | 7,541 | 6.29 |
| Bocas del Toro Province | Panama | 159,228 | 4,657 | 11.96 |
| ChiriquĂ Province | Panama | 462,056 | 6,491 | 16.68 |
| Rivas Department | Nicaragua | 183,611 | 2,162 | 17.17 |
How does San JosĂ© rank within Costa Rica? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where San JosĂ© appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| State | Area (km²) |
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| Puntarenas Province | 11,299 |
| Guanacaste Province | 10,196 |
| Alajuela Province | 9,772 |
| LimĂłn Province | 9,177 |
| San JosĂ© ⭐ | 4,970 |
| Cartago Province | 3,093 |
| Heredia Province | 2,663 |
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San José is a state or region within Costa Rica in North America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to San José is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to San José by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Costa Rica page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across North America.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from San JosĂ© using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°â€“360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around San JosĂ©.
Knowing the distance from San José to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Costa Rica. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the San José map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from San JosĂ© to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°â€“360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To San José table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to San José below the states table, or compare all Costa Rica states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in North America. Use the population & area comparison and Costa Rica state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.