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How far is Alma from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Alma (Alma Airport) is 2637 miles / 4243 kilometers / 2291 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Alma (YTF) is 3300 miles / 5311 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 49 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Alma Airport

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2291
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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Alma

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2636.557 miles
  • 4243.126 kilometers
  • 2291.105 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
  • 2630.900 miles
  • 4234.022 kilometers
  • 2286.189 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 Alma?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Alma Airport is 5 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Alma Airport (YTF)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Alma generates about 291 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 291 kilograms equals 642 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 Alma

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Alma Airport (YTF).

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 Alma Airport
City: Alma
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTF
ICAO Code: CYTF
Coordinates: 48°30′32″N, 71°38′30″W