How far is London from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and London (London International Airport) is 2075 miles / 3340 kilometers / 1803 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to London (YXU) is 2478 miles / 3988 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 49 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – London International 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)- 2075.135 miles
- 3339.606 kilometers
- 1803.243 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- 2071.227 miles
- 3333.316 kilometers
- 1799.847 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 International Airport is 4 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and London?
The time difference between San Diego and London is 3 hours. London is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and London International Airport (YXU)
On average, flying from San Diego to London generates about 226 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 226 kilograms equals 498 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 Diego to London
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and London International Airport (YXU).
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 International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YXU |
| ICAO Code: | CYXU |
| Coordinates: | 43°2′8″N, 81°9′14″W |