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How far is Denver, CO, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Denver (Denver International Airport) is 931 miles / 1499 kilometers / 809 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Denver (DEN) is 1194 miles / 1921 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 35 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Denver International Airport

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Denver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 931.432 miles
  • 1498.995 kilometers
  • 809.393 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
  • 929.697 miles
  • 1496.202 kilometers
  • 807.885 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 Denver?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Denver International Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Denver International Airport (DEN)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Denver generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 322 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 Denver

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

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 Denver International Airport
City: Denver, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEN
ICAO Code: KDEN
Coordinates: 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″W