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How far is London from San Salvador?

The distance between San Salvador (El Salvador International Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 5454 miles / 8778 kilometers / 4740 nautical miles.

El Salvador International Airport – London Gatwick Airport

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Distance from San Salvador to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5454.395 miles
  • 8777.998 kilometers
  • 4739.740 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
  • 5449.138 miles
  • 8769.538 kilometers
  • 4735.172 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 Salvador to London?

The estimated flight time from El Salvador International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 10 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

On average, flying from San Salvador to London generates about 644 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 644 kilograms equals 1 419 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Salvador to London

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

Airport information

Origin El Salvador International Airport
City: San Salvador
Country: El Salvador Flag of El Salvador
IATA Code: SAL
ICAO Code: MSLP
Coordinates: 13°26′27″N, 89°3′20″W
Destination London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W