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How far is Louisville, KY, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Louisville (Louisville International Airport) is 1937 miles / 3118 kilometers / 1683 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Louisville (SDF) is 2239 miles / 3604 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 56 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Louisville International Airport

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1937
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3118
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1683
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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Louisville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1937.142 miles
  • 3117.527 kilometers
  • 1683.330 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
  • 1932.755 miles
  • 3110.468 kilometers
  • 1679.518 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 Louisville?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Louisville International Airport is 4 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Louisville International Airport (SDF)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Louisville generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 467 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 Louisville

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Louisville International Airport (SDF).

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 Louisville International Airport
City: Louisville, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SDF
ICAO Code: KSDF
Coordinates: 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″W