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How far is San Luis Obispo, CA, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) is 2336 miles / 3759 kilometers / 2030 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to San Luis Obispo (SBP) is 3272 miles / 5265 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 38 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to San Luis Obispo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2335.888 miles
  • 3759.247 kilometers
  • 2029.831 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
  • 2333.770 miles
  • 3755.839 kilometers
  • 2027.991 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 Fairbanks to San Luis Obispo?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is 4 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to San Luis Obispo generates about 256 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 256 kilograms equals 565 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP).

Airport information

Origin Fairbanks International Airport
City: Fairbanks, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAI
ICAO Code: PAFA
Coordinates: 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″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