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How far is Champaign, IL, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) is 1795 miles / 2889 kilometers / 1560 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Champaign (CMI) is 2144 miles / 3451 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 14 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – University of Illinois Willard Airport

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Champaign

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1795.347 miles
  • 2889.330 kilometers
  • 1560.113 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
  • 1791.361 miles
  • 2882.916 kilometers
  • 1556.650 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 Champaign?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to University of Illinois Willard Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Champaign generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 440 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 Champaign

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI).

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 University of Illinois Willard Airport
City: Champaign, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMI
ICAO Code: KCMI
Coordinates: 40°2′21″N, 88°16′41″W