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How far is Lexington, KY, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 1999 miles / 3218 kilometers / 1737 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Lexington (LEX) is 2304 miles / 3708 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 8 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport

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1999
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3218
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1737
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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Lexington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1999.343 miles
  • 3217.630 kilometers
  • 1737.381 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
  • 1994.809 miles
  • 3210.334 kilometers
  • 1733.442 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 Lexington?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Lexington generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 480 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 Lexington

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).

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 Lexington Blue Grass Airport
City: Lexington, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LEX
ICAO Code: KLEX
Coordinates: 38°2′11″N, 84°36′21″W