How far is San Luis Obispo, CA, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) is 1607 miles / 2587 kilometers / 1397 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to San Luis Obispo (SBP) is 2038 miles / 3280 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 12 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
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Distance from Rochester to San Luis Obispo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to San Luis Obispo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1607.372 miles
- 2586.814 kilometers
- 1396.768 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- 1604.289 miles
- 2581.853 kilometers
- 1394.089 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 Rochester to San Luis Obispo?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and San Luis Obispo?
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)
On average, flying from Rochester to San Luis Obispo generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 411 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to San Luis Obispo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP).
Airport information
| Origin | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |
| Destination | San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Luis Obispo, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SBP |
| ICAO Code: | KSBP |
| Coordinates: | 35°14′12″N, 120°38′31″W |