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How far is San Luis Obispo, CA, from Milwaukee, WI?

The distance between Milwaukee (Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport) and San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) is 1826 miles / 2938 kilometers / 1587 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Milwaukee (MKE) to San Luis Obispo (SBP) is 2203 miles / 3546 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 17 minutes.

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport – San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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1826
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1587
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Distance from Milwaukee to San Luis Obispo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1825.799 miles
  • 2938.339 kilometers
  • 1586.576 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
  • 1821.964 miles
  • 2932.167 kilometers
  • 1583.243 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 Milwaukee to San Luis Obispo?

The estimated flight time from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)

On average, flying from Milwaukee to San Luis Obispo generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 446 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport
City: Milwaukee, WI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKE
ICAO Code: KMKE
Coordinates: 42°56′49″N, 87°53′47″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