How far is Chicago, IL, from San Luis Obispo, CA?
The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1827 miles / 2940 kilometers / 1587 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Chicago (MDW) is 2166 miles / 3486 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 40 minutes.
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Luis Obispo to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1826.694 miles
- 2939.779 kilometers
- 1587.353 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- 1822.747 miles
- 2933.428 kilometers
- 1583.924 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 Chicago?
The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Luis Obispo and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Chicago generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 446 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 Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
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 | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |