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How far is Buffalo, NY, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 2290 miles / 3685 kilometers / 1990 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Buffalo (BUF) is 2691 miles / 4331 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 32 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2289.883 miles
  • 3685.210 kilometers
  • 1989.854 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
  • 2284.788 miles
  • 3677.010 kilometers
  • 1985.426 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 Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 4 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Buffalo generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 553 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 Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

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 Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W