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How far is Brainerd, MN, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) is 1578 miles / 2539 kilometers / 1371 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Brainerd (BRD) is 2110 miles / 3396 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 13 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Brainerd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1577.649 miles
  • 2538.980 kilometers
  • 1370.940 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
  • 1575.088 miles
  • 2534.858 kilometers
  • 1368.714 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 Brainerd?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is 3 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Brainerd generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 407 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 Brainerd

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD).

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 Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
City: Brainerd, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRD
ICAO Code: KBRD
Coordinates: 46°23′53″N, 94°8′17″W