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How far is San Luis Obispo, CA, from Rochester, NY?

The distance between Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) and San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) is 2343 miles / 3771 kilometers / 2036 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (ROC) to San Luis Obispo (SBP) is 2750 miles / 4426 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 40 minutes.

Greater Rochester International Airport – San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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Distance from Rochester to San Luis Obispo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2343.299 miles
  • 3771.175 kilometers
  • 2036.271 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
  • 2338.072 miles
  • 3762.763 kilometers
  • 2031.729 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 Rochester to San Luis Obispo?

The estimated flight time from Greater Rochester International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is 4 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)

On average, flying from Rochester to San Luis Obispo generates about 257 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 257 kilograms equals 566 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Greater Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROC
ICAO Code: KROC
Coordinates: 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″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