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

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) is 2208 miles / 3554 kilometers / 1919 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Anchorage (ANC) is 3386 miles / 5450 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 41 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Anchorage

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2208.196 miles
  • 3553.748 kilometers
  • 1918.870 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
  • 2206.043 miles
  • 3550.282 kilometers
  • 1916.999 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 Anchorage?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 4 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Anchorage generates about 241 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 241 kilograms equals 532 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 Anchorage

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).

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 Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
City: Anchorage, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ANC
ICAO Code: PANC
Coordinates: 61°10′27″N, 149°59′45″W