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How far is San Luis Obispo, CA, from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) is 1589 miles / 2557 kilometers / 1380 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to San Luis Obispo (SBP) is 2075 miles / 3339 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 53 minutes.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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Distance from Minneapolis to San Luis Obispo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1588.569 miles
  • 2556.554 kilometers
  • 1380.429 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
  • 1585.698 miles
  • 2551.933 kilometers
  • 1377.934 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 Minneapolis to San Luis Obispo?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to San Luis Obispo generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP).

Airport information

Origin Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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