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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 1489 miles / 2397 kilometers / 1294 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 2031 miles / 3269 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 50 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1489.303 miles
  • 2396.801 kilometers
  • 1294.169 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
  • 1487.396 miles
  • 2393.732 kilometers
  • 1292.512 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 Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Grand Forks generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 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 Grand Forks

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

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 Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W