How far is Minneapolis, MN, from San Luis Obispo, CA?
The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 1589 miles / 2557 kilometers / 1380 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Minneapolis (MSP) is 2076 miles / 3341 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 50 minutes.
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Minneapolis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Luis Obispo to Minneapolis. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1588.569 miles
- 2556.554 kilometers
- 1380.429 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- 1585.698 miles
- 2551.933 kilometers
- 1377.934 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 Minneapolis?
The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Luis Obispo and Minneapolis?
Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Minneapolis generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 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 Minneapolis
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).
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 | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Minneapolis, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MSP |
| ICAO Code: | KMSP |
| Coordinates: | 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W |