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How far is Chattanooga, TN, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Chattanooga (Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport) is 1996 miles / 3212 kilometers / 1735 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Chattanooga (CHA) is 2291 miles / 3687 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 46 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Chattanooga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1996.048 miles
  • 3212.327 kilometers
  • 1734.518 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
  • 1991.607 miles
  • 3205.181 kilometers
  • 1730.659 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 Chattanooga?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Chattanooga generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 479 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 Chattanooga

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA).

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 Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
City: Chattanooga, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHA
ICAO Code: KCHA
Coordinates: 35°2′7″N, 85°12′13″W