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How far is London from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and London (London Heathrow Airport) is 5485 miles / 8827 kilometers / 4766 nautical miles.

San Diego International Airport – London Heathrow Airport

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Distance from San Diego to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5485.118 miles
  • 8827.442 kilometers
  • 4766.438 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
  • 5472.363 miles
  • 8806.915 kilometers
  • 4755.354 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 San Diego to London?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 10 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

On average, flying from San Diego to London generates about 648 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 648 kilograms equals 1 428 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Diego to London

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

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W
Destination 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

Airlines flying from San Diego (SAN) to London (LHR)

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