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How far is San Luis Obispo, CA, from Providence, RI?

The distance between Providence (Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport) and San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) is 2669 miles / 4295 kilometers / 2319 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Providence (PVD) to San Luis Obispo (SBP) is 3109 miles / 5004 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 29 minutes.

Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport – San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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Distance from Providence to San Luis Obispo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2669.083 miles
  • 4295.472 kilometers
  • 2319.370 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
  • 2662.963 miles
  • 4285.624 kilometers
  • 2314.052 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 Providence to San Luis Obispo?

The estimated flight time from Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is 5 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) and San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)

On average, flying from Providence to San Luis Obispo generates about 295 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 295 kilograms equals 650 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) and San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP).

Airport information

Origin Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport
City: Providence, RI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PVD
ICAO Code: KPVD
Coordinates: 41°43′57″N, 71°25′13″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