Distance between London (LHR) and San Francisco, CA (SFO)
Distance from London to San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport – Heathrow Airport) is 5368 miles / 8638 kilometers / 4664 nautical miles.
Calculations with different methods
Vincenty's formula (applied above)
- 5367.547 miles
- 8638.229 kilometers
- 4664.271 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 5353.740 miles
- 8616.010 kilometers
- 4652.273 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 10 hours 39 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between London and San Francisco is 8 hours. San Francisco is 8 hours behind London.
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Airport information
| A | Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W |
| B | San Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W |
Map
London to San Francisco flight map.
Frequent Flyer Miles Calculator
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