How far is London from San Francisco, CA?
The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and London (London International Airport) is 2186 miles / 3518 kilometers / 1900 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to London (YXU) is 2540 miles / 4087 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 24 minutes.
San Francisco International Airport – London International Airport
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Distance from San Francisco to London
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to London. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2186.143 miles
- 3518.257 kilometers
- 1899.707 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- 2180.893 miles
- 3509.807 kilometers
- 1895.144 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 London?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to London International Airport is 4 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and London?
Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and London International Airport (YXU)
On average, flying from San Francisco to London generates about 239 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 239 kilograms equals 526 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Francisco to London
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and London International Airport (YXU).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | London International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YXU |
| ICAO Code: | CYXU |
| Coordinates: | 43°2′8″N, 81°9′14″W |