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

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 732 miles / 1178 kilometers / 636 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Durango (DRO) is 973 miles / 1566 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 12 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Durango–La Plata County Airport

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Durango

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 731.668 miles
  • 1177.505 kilometers
  • 635.802 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
  • 730.101 miles
  • 1174.984 kilometers
  • 634.440 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 Durango?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Durango generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 282 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 Durango

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO).

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 Durango–La Plata County Airport
City: Durango, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DRO
ICAO Code: KDRO
Coordinates: 37°9′5″N, 107°45′14″W