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How far is State College, PA, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and State College (University Park Airport) is 2342 miles / 3770 kilometers / 2035 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to State College (SCE) is 2721 miles / 4379 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 51 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – University Park Airport

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to State College

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2342.387 miles
  • 3769.706 kilometers
  • 2035.479 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
  • 2337.067 miles
  • 3761.144 kilometers
  • 2030.855 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 State College?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to University Park Airport is 4 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and University Park Airport (SCE)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to State College generates about 257 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 257 kilograms equals 566 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 State College

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and University Park Airport (SCE).

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 University Park Airport
City: State College, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCE
ICAO Code: KUNV
Coordinates: 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″W