How far is Detroit, MI, from San Luis Obispo, CA?
The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 2054 miles / 3306 kilometers / 1785 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Detroit (DTW) is 2418 miles / 3891 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 11 minutes.
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Luis Obispo to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2054.107 miles
- 3305.765 kilometers
- 1784.970 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- 2049.590 miles
- 3298.496 kilometers
- 1781.045 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 Detroit?
The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Luis Obispo and Detroit?
Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Detroit generates about 224 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 224 kilograms equals 493 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 Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Luis Obispo, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SBP |
| ICAO Code: | KSBP |
| Coordinates: | 35°14′12″N, 120°38′31″W |
| Destination | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |