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How far is San Luis Obispo, CA, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) is 2081 miles / 3349 kilometers / 1808 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (CMH) to San Luis Obispo (SBP) is 2398 miles / 3859 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 55 minutes.

John Glenn Columbus International Airport – San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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Distance from Columbus to San Luis Obispo

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbus to San Luis Obispo. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2081.005 miles
  • 3349.053 kilometers
  • 1808.344 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2076.308 miles
  • 3341.494 kilometers
  • 1804.263 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Columbus to San Luis Obispo?

The estimated flight time from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is 4 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)

On average, flying from Columbus to San Luis Obispo generates about 227 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 227 kilograms equals 500 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to San Luis Obispo

See the map of the shortest flight path between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP).

Airport information

Origin John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W
Destination San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
City: San Luis Obispo, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBP
ICAO Code: KSBP
Coordinates: 35°14′12″N, 120°38′31″W