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 O'Hare International Airport) is 1820 miles / 2929 kilometers / 1581 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Chicago (ORD) is 2165 miles / 3485 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 36 minutes.
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Chicago O'Hare 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)- 1819.697 miles
- 2928.519 kilometers
- 1581.274 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- 1815.786 miles
- 2922.225 kilometers
- 1577.875 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 O'Hare International Airport is 3 hours and 56 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Chicago generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 444 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
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 O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |