How far is Columbia, SC, from San Luis Obispo, CA?
The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 2240 miles / 3605 kilometers / 1946 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Columbia (CAE) is 2533 miles / 4076 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 9 minutes.
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Luis Obispo to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2239.878 miles
- 3604.734 kilometers
- 1946.400 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- 2234.978 miles
- 3596.849 kilometers
- 1942.143 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 Columbia?
The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Luis Obispo and Columbia?
Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Columbia generates about 245 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 245 kilograms equals 540 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 Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
Airport information
| Origin | San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Luis Obispo, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SBP |
| ICAO Code: | KSBP |
| Coordinates: | 35°14′12″N, 120°38′31″W |
| Destination | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |