How far is San Diego, CA, from London?
The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 5485 miles / 8827 kilometers / 4766 nautical miles.
London Heathrow Airport – San Diego International Airport
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Distance from London to San Diego
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to San Diego. 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 London to San Diego?
The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to San Diego International Airport is 10 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and San Diego?
The time difference between London and San Diego is 8 hours. San Diego is 8 hours behind London.
Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)
On average, flying from London to San Diego 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 London to San Diego
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
Airport information
| Origin | London Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W |
| Destination | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |
Airlines flying from London (LHR) to San Diego (SAN)
| American Airlines |
| British Airways |
| Finnair |
| Iberia Airlines |