San Francisco to London Distance

8,616 km · 5,354 miles · 11 h 16 min flight

The distance from San Francisco to London is 8,616 km (5,354 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 11 h 16 min. London is 8 hours ahead of San Francisco.

San Francisco

California

8,616 km

London

United Kingdom

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; London vs San Francisco

Direction and halfway point

Direction from San Francisco	North-northeast (33°)
Direction back from London	Northwest (317°)
Halfway point	63.44° N, 73.45° W
San Francisco coordinates	37.77° N, 122.42° W
London coordinates	51.51° N, 0.13° W

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Frequently asked questions

How far is London from San Francisco?

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 San Francisco to London?

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 San Francisco and London?

London is 8 hours ahead of San Francisco right now.

In which direction is London from San Francisco?

London lies to the north-northeast of San Francisco (initial bearing 33°).

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.