London to San Francisco Distance
8,616 km · 5,354 miles · 11 h 16 min flight
The distance from London to San Francisco is 8,616 km (5,354 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 11 h 16 min. San Francisco is 8 hours behind London.
London
United Kingdom
San Francisco
California
- Kilometres
- 8,616
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 5,354
- 4,653 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 11 h 16 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −8 hours
- San Francisco vs London
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from London | Northwest (317°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from San Francisco | North-northeast (33°) |
| Halfway point | 63.44° N, 73.45° W |
| London coordinates | 51.51° N, 0.13° W |
| San Francisco coordinates | 37.77° N, 122.42° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is San Francisco from London?
8,616 kilometres or 5,354 miles (4,653 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from London to San Francisco?
About 11 h 16 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between London and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 8 hours behind London right now.
In which direction is San Francisco from London?
San Francisco lies to the northwest of London (initial bearing 317°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.