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How far is Mesa, AZ, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Mesa (Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport) is 531 miles / 854 kilometers / 461 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Mesa (AZA) is 589 miles / 948 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 9 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Mesa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 530.941 miles
  • 854.467 kilometers
  • 461.375 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
  • 529.938 miles
  • 852.852 kilometers
  • 460.503 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 Mesa?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Mesa generates about 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 103 kilograms equals 227 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 Mesa

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA).

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 Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport
City: Mesa, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AZA
ICAO Code: KIWA
Coordinates: 33°18′28″N, 111°39′17″W