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How far is Montrose, CO, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Montrose (Montrose Regional Airport) is 741 miles / 1192 kilometers / 644 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Montrose (MTJ) is 985 miles / 1585 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 58 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Montrose Regional Airport

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741
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1192
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644
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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Montrose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 740.690 miles
  • 1192.024 kilometers
  • 643.642 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
  • 739.266 miles
  • 1189.734 kilometers
  • 642.405 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 Montrose?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Montrose Regional Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Montrose generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 284 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 Montrose

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

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 Montrose Regional Airport
City: Montrose, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MTJ
ICAO Code: KMTJ
Coordinates: 38°30′35″N, 107°53′38″W