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How far is San Jose, CA, from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 5369 miles / 8641 kilometers / 4666 nautical miles.

London Heathrow Airport – San Jose International Airport

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Distance from London to San Jose

There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5369.088 miles
  • 8640.710 kilometers
  • 4665.610 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
  • 5355.343 miles
  • 8618.589 kilometers
  • 4653.666 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 London to San Jose?

The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to San Jose International Airport is 10 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)

On average, flying from London to San Jose generates about 632 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 632 kilograms equals 1 394 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to San Jose

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).

Airport information

Origin London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W
Destination San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W