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How far is Grand Island, NE, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 1276 miles / 2053 kilometers / 1108 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Grand Island (GRI) is 1573 miles / 2532 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 57 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1275.508 miles
  • 2052.731 kilometers
  • 1108.386 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
  • 1272.970 miles
  • 2048.647 kilometers
  • 1106.181 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 Grand Island?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Grand Island generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 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 Grand Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).

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 Central Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Grand Island, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRI
ICAO Code: KGRI
Coordinates: 40°58′2″N, 98°18′34″W