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How far is Charleston, SC, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 2318 miles / 3731 kilometers / 2015 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Charleston (CHS) is 2618 miles / 4214 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 0 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Charleston International Airport

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Charleston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2318.306 miles
  • 3730.951 kilometers
  • 2014.552 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
  • 2313.336 miles
  • 3722.953 kilometers
  • 2010.234 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 Charleston?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Charleston International Airport is 4 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Charleston generates about 254 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 254 kilograms equals 560 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 Charleston

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

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 Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W