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How far is Monterey, CA, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Monterey (Monterey Regional Airport) is 115 miles / 185 kilometers / 100 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Monterey (MRY) is 146 miles / 235 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 54 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Monterey Regional Airport

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Monterey

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 114.903 miles
  • 184.919 kilometers
  • 99.848 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
  • 114.976 miles
  • 185.035 kilometers
  • 99.911 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 Monterey?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Monterey Regional Airport is 43 minutes.

What is the time difference between San Luis Obispo and Monterey?

There is no time difference between San Luis Obispo and Monterey.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Monterey generates about 42 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 42 kilograms equals 92 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 Monterey

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY).

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 Monterey Regional Airport
City: Monterey, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MRY
ICAO Code: KMRY
Coordinates: 36°35′13″N, 121°50′34″W