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How far is Ottawa from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 2442 miles / 3929 kilometers / 2122 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Ottawa (YOW) is 2935 miles / 4723 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 23 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Ottawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2441.624 miles
  • 3929.413 kilometers
  • 2121.713 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
  • 2436.274 miles
  • 3920.803 kilometers
  • 2117.064 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 Ottawa?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Ottawa generates about 268 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 268 kilograms equals 592 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 Ottawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).

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 Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W