Distance between London (LHR) and San Francisco, CA (SFO)
Flight distance from London to San Francisco (London Heathrow Airport – San Francisco International Airport) is 5368 miles / 8638 kilometers / 4664 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 10 hours 39 minutes.
London – San Francisco
How far is San Francisco from London?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Los Angeles and Chicago. Here are two common 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 – the shortest distance between two points).
Flight Duration
Estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 10 hours 39 minutes.
Time difference
The time difference between London and San Francisco is 8 hours. San Francisco is 8 hours behind London.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
On average flying from London to San Francisco generates about 632 kg of CO2 per passenger, 632 kilograms is equal to 1 393 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from London to San Francisco
Shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Airport information
| Origin | London Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W |
| Destination | 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 |
Airlines flying from London (LHR) to San Francisco (SFO)
| Air New Zealand |
| American Airlines |
| British Airways |
| Delta Air Lines |
| Finnair |
| Iberia Airlines |
| Lufthansa |
| United Airlines |
| Virgin Atlantic Airways |