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How far is San Luis Obispo, CA, from Portland, ME?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) is 2711 miles / 4363 kilometers / 2356 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to San Luis Obispo (SBP) is 3240 miles / 5214 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 49 minutes.

Portland International Jetport – San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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Distance from Portland to San Luis Obispo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2711.223 miles
  • 4363.290 kilometers
  • 2355.988 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
  • 2705.047 miles
  • 4353.351 kilometers
  • 2350.621 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 Portland to San Luis Obispo?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Jetport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is 5 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)

On average, flying from Portland to San Luis Obispo generates about 300 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 300 kilograms equals 661 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Portland International Jetport
City: Portland, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PWM
ICAO Code: KPWM
Coordinates: 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″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