How far is Tucson, AZ, from San Luis Obispo, CA?
The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 599 miles / 963 kilometers / 520 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Tucson (TUS) is 677 miles / 1089 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 37 minutes.
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Tucson International Airport
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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Tucson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Luis Obispo to Tucson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 598.598 miles
- 963.350 kilometers
- 520.167 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- 597.674 miles
- 961.863 kilometers
- 519.365 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 Tucson?
The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Tucson International Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Luis Obispo and Tucson?
Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)
On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Tucson generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 248 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 Tucson
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Tucson International Airport (TUS).
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 | Tucson International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tucson, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TUS |
| ICAO Code: | KTUS |
| Coordinates: | 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W |