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How far is Portland, ME, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Portland (Portland International Jetport) is 2711 miles / 4363 kilometers / 2356 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Portland (PWM) is 3244 miles / 5220 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 50 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Portland International Jetport

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Portland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2711.223 miles
  • 4363.290 kilometers
  • 2355.988 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
  • 2705.047 miles
  • 4353.351 kilometers
  • 2350.621 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 Portland?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Portland International Jetport is 5 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Portland International Jetport (PWM)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Portland generates about 300 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 300 kilograms equals 661 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 Portland

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

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 Portland International Jetport
City: Portland, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PWM
ICAO Code: KPWM
Coordinates: 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″W