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How far is El Paso, TX, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and El Paso (El Paso International Airport) is 856 miles / 1377 kilometers / 744 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to El Paso (ELP) is 992 miles / 1597 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 58 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – El Paso International Airport

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744
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Distance from San Luis Obispo to El Paso

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 855.740 miles
  • 1377.180 kilometers
  • 743.618 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
  • 854.217 miles
  • 1374.728 kilometers
  • 742.294 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 El Paso?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to El Paso International Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and El Paso International Airport (ELP)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to El Paso generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 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 El Paso

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

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 El Paso International Airport
City: El Paso, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ELP
ICAO Code: KELP
Coordinates: 31°48′25″N, 106°22′40″W