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How far is Columbus, OH, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 2081 miles / 3349 kilometers / 1808 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Columbus (CMH) is 2397 miles / 3858 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 55 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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2081
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1808
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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2081.005 miles
  • 3349.053 kilometers
  • 1808.344 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
  • 2076.308 miles
  • 3341.494 kilometers
  • 1804.263 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 4 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Columbus generates about 227 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 227 kilograms equals 500 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 Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W