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How far is San Luis Obispo, CA, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) is 1945 miles / 3131 kilometers / 1691 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to San Luis Obispo (SBP) is 2335 miles / 3758 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 45 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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1945
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3131
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1691
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Distance from Grand Rapids to San Luis Obispo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1945.424 miles
  • 3130.856 kilometers
  • 1690.527 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
  • 1941.252 miles
  • 3124.142 kilometers
  • 1686.902 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 Grand Rapids to San Luis Obispo?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to San Luis Obispo generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 468 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP).

Airport information

Origin Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″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