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How far is Wainwright, AK, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 2843 miles / 4575 kilometers / 2470 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Wainwright (AIN) is 3826 miles / 6158 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 34 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Wainwright Airport

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2842.615 miles
  • 4574.745 kilometers
  • 2470.165 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
  • 2838.825 miles
  • 4568.646 kilometers
  • 2466.872 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 San Luis Obispo to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Wainwright Airport is 5 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Wainwright generates about 315 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 315 kilograms equals 696 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Wainwright Airport
City: Wainwright, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AIN
ICAO Code: PAWI
Coordinates: 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″W