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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Philadelphia (Wings Field) is 2483 miles / 3996 kilometers / 2157 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Philadelphia (BBX) is 2847 miles / 4581 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 35 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Wings Field

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2482.761 miles
  • 3995.616 kilometers
  • 2157.460 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
  • 2477.082 miles
  • 3986.477 kilometers
  • 2152.526 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 Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Wings Field is 5 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Wings Field (BBX)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Philadelphia generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 602 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 Philadelphia

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Wings Field (BBX).

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 Wings Field
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BBX
ICAO Code: KLOM
Coordinates: 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″W