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How far is Modesto, CA, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 166 miles / 267 kilometers / 144 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Modesto (MOD) is 213 miles / 343 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 41 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 165.640 miles
  • 266.572 kilometers
  • 143.937 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
  • 165.973 miles
  • 267.107 kilometers
  • 144.226 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 Modesto?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 48 minutes.

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

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

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Modesto generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 109 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 Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

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 Modesto City–County Airport
City: Modesto, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOD
ICAO Code: KMOD
Coordinates: 37°37′32″N, 120°57′14″W