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

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 1764 miles / 2839 kilometers / 1533 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Decatur (DEC) is 2113 miles / 3400 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 39 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Decatur Airport

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1764.087 miles
  • 2839.023 kilometers
  • 1532.950 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
  • 1760.169 miles
  • 2832.717 kilometers
  • 1529.545 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 Decatur?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Decatur Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Decatur generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 435 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 Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

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 Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W