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How far is Sault Ste Marie from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Sault Ste Marie (Sault Ste. Marie Airport) is 2024 miles / 3257 kilometers / 1759 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Sault Ste Marie (YAM) is 2559 miles / 4118 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 46 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Sault Ste. Marie Airport

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Sault Ste Marie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2023.986 miles
  • 3257.290 kilometers
  • 1758.796 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
  • 2019.985 miles
  • 3250.851 kilometers
  • 1755.319 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 Sault Ste Marie?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sault Ste. Marie Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Sault Ste Marie generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 486 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 Sault Ste Marie

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM).

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 Sault Ste. Marie Airport
City: Sault Ste Marie
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAM
ICAO Code: CYAM
Coordinates: 46°29′6″N, 84°30′33″W