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How far is Alpena, MI, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Alpena (Alpena County Regional Airport) is 2056 miles / 3309 kilometers / 1787 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Alpena (APN) is 2573 miles / 4141 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 26 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Alpena County Regional Airport

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Alpena

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2056.187 miles
  • 3309.112 kilometers
  • 1786.778 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
  • 2051.921 miles
  • 3302.246 kilometers
  • 1783.070 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 San Luis Obispo to Alpena?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport is 4 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Alpena generates about 224 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 224 kilograms equals 493 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Alpena County Regional Airport (APN).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Alpena County Regional Airport
City: Alpena, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: APN
ICAO Code: KAPN
Coordinates: 45°4′41″N, 83°33′37″W