How far is Richmond, VA, from San Luis Obispo, CA?
The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2399 miles / 3862 kilometers / 2085 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Richmond (RIC) is 2778 miles / 4471 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 36 minutes.
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Luis Obispo to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2399.443 miles
- 3861.528 kilometers
- 2085.059 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- 2393.986 miles
- 3852.748 kilometers
- 2080.317 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 Richmond?
The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Richmond International Airport is 5 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Luis Obispo and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Richmond generates about 263 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 263 kilograms equals 581 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 Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Luis Obispo, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SBP |
| ICAO Code: | KSBP |
| Coordinates: | 35°14′12″N, 120°38′31″W |
| Destination | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |