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How far is San Luis Obispo, CA, from Lansing, MI?

The distance between Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) and San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) is 1992 miles / 3207 kilometers / 1731 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lansing (LAN) to San Luis Obispo (SBP) is 2372 miles / 3817 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 27 minutes.

Capital Region International Airport – San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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Distance from Lansing to San Luis Obispo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1992.452 miles
  • 3206.541 kilometers
  • 1731.394 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
  • 1988.143 miles
  • 3199.607 kilometers
  • 1727.649 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 Lansing to San Luis Obispo?

The estimated flight time from Capital Region International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)

On average, flying from Lansing to San Luis Obispo generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 478 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Capital Region International Airport
City: Lansing, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAN
ICAO Code: KLAN
Coordinates: 42°46′43″N, 84°35′14″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