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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 1945 miles / 3131 kilometers / 1691 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 2335 miles / 3758 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 42 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1945.424 miles
  • 3130.856 kilometers
  • 1690.527 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
  • 1941.252 miles
  • 3124.142 kilometers
  • 1686.902 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 Rapids?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Grand Rapids generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 468 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 Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

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 Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W