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How far is Liverpool from San Francisco, CA?

The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Liverpool (Liverpool John Lennon Airport) is 5205 miles / 8376 kilometers / 4523 nautical miles.

San Francisco International Airport – Liverpool John Lennon Airport

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Distance from San Francisco to Liverpool

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5204.899 miles
  • 8376.473 kilometers
  • 4522.933 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
  • 5191.399 miles
  • 8354.746 kilometers
  • 4511.202 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 Francisco to Liverpool?

The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 10 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)

On average, flying from San Francisco to Liverpool generates about 611 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 611 kilograms equals 1 346 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Francisco to Liverpool

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL).

Airport information

Origin San Francisco International Airport
City: San Francisco, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SFO
ICAO Code: KSFO
Coordinates: 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W
Destination Liverpool John Lennon Airport
City: Liverpool
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LPL
ICAO Code: EGGP
Coordinates: 53°20′0″N, 2°50′58″W