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How far is London from San Jose, CA?

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

San Jose International Airport – London Heathrow Airport

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Distance from San Jose to London

There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to London. 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 San Jose to London?

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

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

On average, flying from San Jose to London 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 San Jose to London

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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