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How far is Baltimore, MD, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Baltimore (Baltimore–Washington International Airport) is 2417 miles / 3890 kilometers / 2100 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Baltimore (BWI) is 2788 miles / 4487 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 23 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Baltimore–Washington International Airport

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Baltimore

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2417.016 miles
  • 3889.810 kilometers
  • 2100.329 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
  • 2411.493 miles
  • 3880.923 kilometers
  • 2095.531 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 Baltimore?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Baltimore–Washington International Airport is 5 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Baltimore generates about 266 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 266 kilograms equals 585 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 Baltimore

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI).

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 Baltimore–Washington International Airport
City: Baltimore, MD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BWI
ICAO Code: KBWI
Coordinates: 39°10′31″N, 76°40′5″W