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How far is Memphis, TN, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 1730 miles / 2783 kilometers / 1503 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Memphis (MEM) is 1955 miles / 3147 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 34 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Memphis International Airport

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Memphis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1729.552 miles
  • 2783.444 kilometers
  • 1502.940 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
  • 1725.703 miles
  • 2777.250 kilometers
  • 1499.595 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 Memphis?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Memphis International Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Memphis generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 429 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 Memphis

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

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 Memphis International Airport
City: Memphis, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEM
ICAO Code: KMEM
Coordinates: 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W