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How far is Providence, RI, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Providence (Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport) is 2669 miles / 4295 kilometers / 2319 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Providence (PVD) is 3109 miles / 5003 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 26 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Providence

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2669.083 miles
  • 4295.472 kilometers
  • 2319.370 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
  • 2662.963 miles
  • 4285.624 kilometers
  • 2314.052 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 Providence?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport is 5 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Providence generates about 295 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 295 kilograms equals 650 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 Providence

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD).

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 Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport
City: Providence, RI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PVD
ICAO Code: KPVD
Coordinates: 41°43′57″N, 71°25′13″W