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

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 2287 miles / 3681 kilometers / 1988 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Tampa (TPA) is 2684 miles / 4319 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 2 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Tampa International Airport

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Tampa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2287.470 miles
  • 3681.326 kilometers
  • 1987.757 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
  • 2283.349 miles
  • 3674.694 kilometers
  • 1984.176 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 Tampa?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Tampa International Airport is 4 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Tampa generates about 250 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 250 kilograms equals 552 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 Tampa

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

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 Tampa International Airport
City: Tampa, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TPA
ICAO Code: KTPA
Coordinates: 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″W