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How far is Lopez, WA, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Lopez (Lopez Island Airport) is 922 miles / 1483 kilometers / 801 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Lopez (LPS) is 1124 miles / 1809 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 28 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Lopez Island Airport

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Lopez

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 921.793 miles
  • 1483.482 kilometers
  • 801.016 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
  • 922.766 miles
  • 1485.048 kilometers
  • 801.862 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 Lopez?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Lopez Island Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

What is the time difference between San Luis Obispo and Lopez?

There is no time difference between San Luis Obispo and Lopez.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Lopez generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 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 Lopez

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS).

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 Lopez Island Airport
City: Lopez, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LPS
ICAO Code: S31
Coordinates: 48°29′2″N, 122°56′16″W