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How far is Kona, HI, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Kona (Kona International Airport) is 2404 miles / 3869 kilometers / 2089 nautical miles.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Kona International Airport

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Kona

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2404.048 miles
  • 3868.941 kilometers
  • 2089.061 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
  • 2402.141 miles
  • 3865.871 kilometers
  • 2087.403 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 Kona?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Kona International Airport is 5 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Kona International Airport (KOA)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Kona generates about 264 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 264 kilograms equals 582 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Luis Obispo to Kona

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

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 Kona International Airport
City: Kona, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KOA
ICAO Code: PHKO
Coordinates: 19°44′19″N, 156°2′45″W