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How far is Colima from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Colima (Colima Airport) is 1515 miles / 2438 kilometers / 1317 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Colima (CLQ) is 1847 miles / 2973 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 48 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Colima Airport

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Colima

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1515.146 miles
  • 2438.392 kilometers
  • 1316.626 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
  • 1516.600 miles
  • 2440.731 kilometers
  • 1317.889 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 Colima?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Colima Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Colima Airport (CLQ)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Colima generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 398 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 Colima

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

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 Colima Airport
City: Colima
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: CLQ
ICAO Code: MMIA
Coordinates: 19°16′37″N, 103°34′37″W