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How far is Birmingham, AL, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) is 1930 miles / 3106 kilometers / 1677 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Birmingham (BHM) is 2185 miles / 3516 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 47 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Birmingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1930.284 miles
  • 3106.491 kilometers
  • 1677.371 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
  • 1926.099 miles
  • 3099.755 kilometers
  • 1673.734 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 Birmingham?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Birmingham generates about 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 211 kilograms equals 465 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 Birmingham

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).

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 Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W