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How far is San Luis Obispo, CA, from Champaign, IL?

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) is 1795 miles / 2889 kilometers / 1560 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to San Luis Obispo (SBP) is 2145 miles / 3452 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 15 minutes.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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Distance from Champaign to San Luis Obispo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1795.347 miles
  • 2889.330 kilometers
  • 1560.113 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
  • 1791.361 miles
  • 2882.916 kilometers
  • 1556.650 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 Champaign to San Luis Obispo?

The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)

On average, flying from Champaign to San Luis Obispo generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 440 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP).

Airport information

Origin University of Illinois Willard Airport
City: Champaign, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMI
ICAO Code: KCMI
Coordinates: 40°2′21″N, 88°16′41″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