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How far is San Luis Obispo, CA, from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) is 2550 miles / 4104 kilometers / 2216 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (LGA) to San Luis Obispo (SBP) is 2950 miles / 4748 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 11 minutes.

New York LaGuardia Airport – San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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Distance from New York to San Luis Obispo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2550.272 miles
  • 4104.265 kilometers
  • 2216.126 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
  • 2544.435 miles
  • 4094.871 kilometers
  • 2211.053 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 New York to San Luis Obispo?

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is 5 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)

On average, flying from New York to San Luis Obispo generates about 281 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 281 kilograms equals 620 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′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