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How far is San Luis Obispo, CA, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) is 2080 miles / 3347 kilometers / 1807 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to San Luis Obispo (SBP) is 2403 miles / 3868 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 4 minutes.

Rickenbacker International Airport – San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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2080
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Distance from Columbus to San Luis Obispo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2079.824 miles
  • 3347.153 kilometers
  • 1807.318 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
  • 2075.125 miles
  • 3339.589 kilometers
  • 1803.234 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 Columbus to San Luis Obispo?

The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is 4 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)

On average, flying from Columbus to San Luis Obispo generates about 226 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 226 kilograms equals 499 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″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