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How far is Indianapolis, IN, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 1901 miles / 3059 kilometers / 1652 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Indianapolis (IND) is 2206 miles / 3551 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 18 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Indianapolis International Airport

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Indianapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1901.056 miles
  • 3059.452 kilometers
  • 1651.972 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
  • 1896.792 miles
  • 3052.591 kilometers
  • 1648.267 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 Indianapolis?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 4 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Indianapolis generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 459 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 Indianapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

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 Indianapolis International Airport
City: Indianapolis, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IND
ICAO Code: KIND
Coordinates: 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″W