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