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How far is London from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 5393 miles / 8680 kilometers / 4687 nautical miles.

San Jose International Airport – London Gatwick 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)
  • 5393.324 miles
  • 8679.714 kilometers
  • 4686.671 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
  • 5379.540 miles
  • 8657.530 kilometers
  • 4674.692 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 Gatwick Airport is 10 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

On average, flying from San Jose to London generates about 635 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 635 kilograms equals 1 401 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 Gatwick Airport (LGW).

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 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