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How far is Reno, NV, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) is 298 miles / 479 kilometers / 259 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Reno (RNO) is 426 miles / 686 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 23 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Reno–Tahoe International Airport

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Reno

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 297.845 miles
  • 479.335 kilometers
  • 258.820 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
  • 298.377 miles
  • 480.191 kilometers
  • 259.282 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 Reno?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Reno–Tahoe International Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.

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

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

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Reno generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 152 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 Reno

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO).

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 Reno–Tahoe International Airport
City: Reno, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RNO
ICAO Code: KRNO
Coordinates: 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″W