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How far is San Luis Obispo, CA, from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) is 1930 miles / 3106 kilometers / 1677 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to San Luis Obispo (SBP) is 2183 miles / 3514 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 49 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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1930
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3106
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1677
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Distance from Birmingham to San Luis Obispo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1930.284 miles
  • 3106.491 kilometers
  • 1677.371 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
  • 1926.099 miles
  • 3099.755 kilometers
  • 1673.734 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 Birmingham to San Luis Obispo?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)

On average, flying from Birmingham to San Luis Obispo generates about 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 211 kilograms equals 465 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP).

Airport information

Origin Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″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