How far is Knoxville, TN, from San Luis Obispo, CA?
The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 2054 miles / 3305 kilometers / 1785 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Knoxville (TYS) is 2338 miles / 3763 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 32 minutes.
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport
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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Knoxville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Luis Obispo to Knoxville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2053.641 miles
- 3305.015 kilometers
- 1784.566 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- 2049.032 miles
- 3297.597 kilometers
- 1780.560 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 Knoxville?
The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 4 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Luis Obispo and Knoxville?
Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Knoxville generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 493 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 Knoxville
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).
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 | Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Knoxville, TN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TYS |
| ICAO Code: | KTYS |
| Coordinates: | 35°48′39″N, 83°59′38″W |