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How far is San Luis Obispo, CA, from Norfolk, VA?

The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) is 2468 miles / 3971 kilometers / 2144 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to San Luis Obispo (SBP) is 2860 miles / 4603 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 12 minutes.

Norfolk International Airport – San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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Distance from Norfolk to San Luis Obispo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2467.721 miles
  • 3971.413 kilometers
  • 2144.391 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
  • 2462.130 miles
  • 3962.414 kilometers
  • 2139.532 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 Norfolk to San Luis Obispo?

The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is 5 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)

On average, flying from Norfolk to San Luis Obispo generates about 271 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 271 kilograms equals 598 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Norfolk International Airport
City: Norfolk, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORF
ICAO Code: KORF
Coordinates: 36°53′40″N, 76°12′4″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