Distance between San Diego, CA (SAN) and San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP)
Flight distance from San Diego to San Luis Obispo (San Diego International Airport – San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) is 263 miles / 423 kilometers / 228 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 59 minutes.
Driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to San Luis Obispo (SBP) is 319 miles / 514 kilometers and travel time by car is about 5 hours 57 minutes.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to San Luis Obispo.
Shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP).
How far is San Luis Obispo from San Diego?
There are several ways to calculate distances between San Diego and San Luis Obispo. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 262.736 miles
- 422.833 kilometers
- 228.311 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 262.692 miles
- 422.762 kilometers
- 228.273 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).
Airport information
A | San Diego International Airport |
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City: | San Diego, CA |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | SAN |
ICAO Code: | KSAN |
Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |
B | San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport |
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City: | San Luis Obispo, CA |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | SBP |
ICAO Code: | KSBP |
Coordinates: | 35°14′12″N, 120°38′31″W |
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between San Diego and San Luis Obispo.
Time Difference
San Diego, CA
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 64 kg (140 pounds).
Frequent Flyer Miles Calculator
San Diego (SAN) → San Luis Obispo (SBP).
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