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How far is McGrath, AK, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 2428 miles / 3907 kilometers / 2109 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to McGrath (MCG) is 3459 miles / 5567 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 53 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – McGrath Airport

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2109
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Distance from San Luis Obispo to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2427.514 miles
  • 3906.706 kilometers
  • 2109.452 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
  • 2424.635 miles
  • 3902.072 kilometers
  • 2106.950 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 McGrath?

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

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to McGrath generates about 267 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 267 kilograms equals 588 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 McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

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 McGrath Airport
City: McGrath, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCG
ICAO Code: PAMC
Coordinates: 62°57′10″N, 155°36′21″W