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How far is Fargo, ND, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Fargo (Hector International Airport) is 1473 miles / 2371 kilometers / 1280 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Fargo (FAR) is 1982 miles / 3189 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 43 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Hector International Airport

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Fargo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1473.285 miles
  • 2371.023 kilometers
  • 1280.250 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
  • 1471.205 miles
  • 2367.674 kilometers
  • 1278.442 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 Fargo?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Hector International Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Hector International Airport (FAR)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Fargo generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 392 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 Fargo

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

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 Hector International Airport
City: Fargo, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAR
ICAO Code: KFAR
Coordinates: 46°55′14″N, 96°48′56″W