How far is Seattle, WA, from San Luis Obispo, CA?
The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 847 miles / 1363 kilometers / 736 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Seattle (SEA) is 1012 miles / 1629 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 30 minutes.
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Seattle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Luis Obispo to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 847.157 miles
- 1363.368 kilometers
- 736.160 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- 848.146 miles
- 1364.959 kilometers
- 737.019 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 Seattle?
The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Luis Obispo and Seattle?
There is no time difference between San Luis Obispo and Seattle.
Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Seattle generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 307 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 Seattle
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
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 | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W |