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How far is Miami, FL, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Miami (Miami International Airport) is 2475 miles / 3983 kilometers / 2150 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Miami (MIA) is 2918 miles / 4696 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 47 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Miami International Airport

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Miami

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2474.721 miles
  • 3982.678 kilometers
  • 2150.474 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
  • 2470.678 miles
  • 3976.172 kilometers
  • 2146.961 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 Miami?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Miami International Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Miami International Airport (MIA)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Miami generates about 272 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 272 kilograms equals 600 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 Miami

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

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 Miami International Airport
City: Miami, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MIA
ICAO Code: KMIA
Coordinates: 25°47′35″N, 80°17′26″W