San Francisco to San Luis Obispo flight distance & time (SFO-SBP)
How far is San Francisco from San Luis Obispo by plane? The great circle distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP) is 307 km / 166 nm, about 40m flight time, with an initial heading of 149° (SSE).
| From | San Francisco International Airport (SFO), San Francisco, US |
|---|---|
| To | San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP), San Luis Obispo, US |
| Distance | 307 km · 166 nm · 191 mi |
| Initial heading | 149° (SSE) |
Airlines on this route
- Continental Airlines (CO)
- Continental Express (CO)
- United Airlines (UA)
Aircraft with enough range to fly SFO to SBP nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| PZL Swidnik SM-2 | 167 nm / 309 km |
| Sopwith Pup | 167 nm / 309 km |
| Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2 | 173 nm / 320 km |
| FVM / CVM | 176 nm / 326 km |
| Nieuport Nieuport 11 | 178 nm / 330 km |
| Hiller UH-12 / H-23/OH-23 Raven | 178 nm / 330 km |
| Nieuport Nieuport 28 | 188 nm / 348 km |
| Bristol M.1 | 189 nm / 350 km |
| Albatros D.V | 189 nm / 350 km |
| Aeronca L-3 Grasshopper | 189 nm / 350 km |
| Fokker D.VII | 189 nm / 350 km |
| Westland Westland 30 / WG30 | 189 nm / 350 km |
| SPAD S.VII | 194 nm / 359 km |
| Hanriot HD.1 | 194 nm / 359 km |
| Caudron G.3 | 194 nm / 359 km |
| Fokker Eindecker III (E.III) | 194 nm / 359 km |
| Hughes / Schweizer 269 / 300, TH-55 Osage | 195 nm / 361 km |
| Hughes / Schweizer 269 / 300, TH-55 Osage | 195 nm / 361 km |
| Sikorsky Aircraft S-47 / R-4 / H-4 / Hoverfly 1 | 200 nm / 370 km |
| Sikorsky Aircraft S-64 Skycrane | 200 nm / 370 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is San Francisco from San Luis Obispo?
- The great circle distance between San Francisco and San Luis Obispo is 307 km (166 nm / 191 mi).
- How long is the flight from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo?
- A direct flight from SFO to SBP takes about 40m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo?
- Yes - 3 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.