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How far is Sacramento, CA, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 244 miles / 393 kilometers / 212 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Sacramento (SMF) is 300 miles / 483 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 58 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 244.206 miles
  • 393.011 kilometers
  • 212.209 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
  • 244.637 miles
  • 393.705 kilometers
  • 212.584 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 Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 57 minutes.

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

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

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Sacramento generates about 61 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 61 kilograms equals 134 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 Sacramento

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

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 Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W