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How far is San Luis Obispo, CA, from Tampa, FL?

The distance between Tampa (Tampa International Airport) and San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) is 2287 miles / 3681 kilometers / 1988 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tampa (TPA) to San Luis Obispo (SBP) is 2681 miles / 4315 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 2 minutes.

Tampa International Airport – San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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2287
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3681
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1988
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Distance from Tampa to San Luis Obispo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2287.470 miles
  • 3681.326 kilometers
  • 1987.757 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
  • 2283.349 miles
  • 3674.694 kilometers
  • 1984.176 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 Tampa to San Luis Obispo?

The estimated flight time from Tampa International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is 4 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)

On average, flying from Tampa to San Luis Obispo generates about 250 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 250 kilograms equals 552 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tampa to San Luis Obispo

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

Airport information

Origin Tampa International Airport
City: Tampa, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TPA
ICAO Code: KTPA
Coordinates: 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″W
Destination 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