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How far is Sioux Falls, SD, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Sioux Falls (Sioux Falls Regional Airport) is 1396 miles / 2247 kilometers / 1213 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Sioux Falls (FSD) is 1831 miles / 2947 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 48 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Sioux Falls Regional Airport

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Sioux Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1396.044 miles
  • 2246.715 kilometers
  • 1213.129 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
  • 1393.559 miles
  • 2242.716 kilometers
  • 1210.970 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 Sioux Falls?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sioux Falls Regional Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Sioux Falls generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 381 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 Sioux Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD).

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 Sioux Falls Regional Airport
City: Sioux Falls, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FSD
ICAO Code: KFSD
Coordinates: 43°34′55″N, 96°44′30″W