San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles flight distance & time (SBP-LAX)
How far is San Luis Obispo from Los Angeles by plane? The great circle distance from San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 250 km / 135 nm, about 37m flight time, with an initial heading of 125° (SE).
| From | San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP), San Luis Obispo, US |
|---|---|
| To | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Los Angeles, US |
| Distance | 250 km · 135 nm · 155 mi |
| Initial heading | 125° (SE) |
Airlines on this route
- Continental Airlines (CO)
- Continental Express (CO)
- United Airlines (UA)
Aircraft with enough range to fly SBP to LAX nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-24 / Yak-24 | 144 nm / 267 km |
| Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-24 / Yak-24 | 144 nm / 267 km |
| Stahlwerk Mark Rieseler R III/22 | 146 nm / 270 km |
| SPAD S.XIII | 149 nm / 276 km |
| IAI Israel Aircraft Industries Arava | 151 nm / 280 km |
| Junkers J 9 / D.I | 162 nm / 300 km |
| Fokker Dr. I Dreidecker | 162 nm / 300 km |
| Dornier Do A Libelle | 162 nm / 300 km |
| Farman HF.20 | 162 nm / 300 km |
| Sopwith Baby | 162 nm / 300 km |
| MD Helicopters MD 900 Explorer | 164 nm / 304 km |
| Sopwith Pup | 167 nm / 309 km |
| PZL Swidnik SM-2 | 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 |
| Fokker D.VII | 189 nm / 350 km |
| Bristol M.1 | 189 nm / 350 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is San Luis Obispo from Los Angeles?
- The great circle distance between San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles is 250 km (135 nm / 155 mi).
- How long is the flight from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles?
- A direct flight from SBP to LAX takes about 37m, 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 Luis Obispo to Los Angeles?
- Yes - 3 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.