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How far is Brookings, SD, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Brookings (Brookings Regional Airport) is 1407 miles / 2265 kilometers / 1223 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Brookings (BKX) is 1877 miles / 3020 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 20 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Brookings Regional Airport

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1223
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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Brookings

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1407.236 miles
  • 2264.727 kilometers
  • 1222.855 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
  • 1404.847 miles
  • 2260.882 kilometers
  • 1220.779 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 Brookings?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Brookings Regional Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Brookings Regional Airport (BKX)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Brookings generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 383 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 Brookings

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

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 Brookings Regional Airport
City: Brookings, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BKX
ICAO Code: KBKX
Coordinates: 44°18′17″N, 96°49′0″W