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Distance from Liberia to San José

167km
57 minby plane
2 h 47 min🚗 by car
3 h 37 min🚌 by bus

Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.

You will climb 1,003 metres: San José sits at 1,148 m. Above 2,400, take the first day slowly.

LiberiaLiberia145 m

Liberia, officially the Republic of Liberia, is a country on the West African coast. It is bordered by Sierra Leone to its northwest, Guinea to its north, Ivory Coast to its east, and the Atlantic Ocean to its south a…

San JoséSan José1,148 m

San José is the capital and largest city of Costa Rica, and the capital of San José Province. It is in the center of the country, in the mid-west of the Central Valley. San José is Costa Rica's seat of national govern…

Frequently asked questions

How many kilometres from Liberia to San José?

It is 167 km in a straight line from Liberia to San José. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.

How long is the flight from Liberia to San José?

A direct flight takes about 57 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.

How long is the drive from Liberia to San José?

Around 2 h 47 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.

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