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How far is Lansing, MI, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) is 1992 miles / 3207 kilometers / 1731 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Lansing (LAN) is 2371 miles / 3816 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 24 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Capital Region International Airport

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Lansing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1992.452 miles
  • 3206.541 kilometers
  • 1731.394 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
  • 1988.143 miles
  • 3199.607 kilometers
  • 1727.649 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 Lansing?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Capital Region International Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Lansing generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 478 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 Lansing

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

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 Capital Region International Airport
City: Lansing, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAN
ICAO Code: KLAN
Coordinates: 42°46′43″N, 84°35′14″W