Distance from San Diego to London

The distance between San Diego, United States and London, United Kingdom is 8,843 kilometers (5,495 miles).

San Diego, California, United States

London, England, United Kingdom

San Diego is located on the west coast of the United States, while London is situated in the southeastern part of the United Kingdom, separated by the vast Atlantic Ocean. The straight-line distance between them is 8,843 kilometers, heading northeast.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with San Diego at 20 meters above sea level and London at 25 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The trip spans from the Pacific coast of California to the historic city of London, crossing the Atlantic Ocean.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or autumn for moderate tourist crowds and pleasant conditions in London, avoiding peak summer tourism.

Climate

London's climate is generally cooler and wetter than San Diego's, with more frequent rain and less sunshine throughout the year.

Accessibility

London offers extensive public transport and accessibility features, more developed than those typically found in San Diego.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 14-16 hours
Jet fighter 8-10 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
San Diego, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 32.7157° N 117.1647° W

Elevation: 20 m (66 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • San Diego International Airport (SAN)
  • Naval Air Station North Island (NZY)
  • Montgomery Field Airport (MYF)
  • Ream Field (NRS)
  • Miramar Marine Corps Air Station (NKX)
London, United Kingdom

Local time:

Time Zone: Europe/London

Coordinates: 51.5085° N 0.1257° W

Elevation: 25 m (82 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • London City Airport (LCY)
  • RAF Northolt (NHT)
  • London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH)
  • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
  • Redhill Aerodrome (KRH)

Other distances from San Diego

Distance between cities Kilometers
From San Diego to New York City 3,916 km
From San Diego to Los Angeles 179 km
From San Diego to Chicago 2,790 km
From San Diego to Houston 2,099 km
From San Diego to Phoenix 482 km

Other distances from London

Distances between cities Kilometers
From London to Birmingham 163 km
From London to Liverpool 287 km
From London to Glasgow 556 km
From London to Sheffield 228 km
From London to Leeds 272 km

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains cities that are at equal or similar distances as between San Diego and London.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Morelia, Mexico Manchester, United Kingdom 8,843 km
Córdoba, Argentina Colorado Springs, United States 8,843 km
Valencia, Spain Nuevo Laredo, Mexico 8,842 km
Cochabamba, Bolivia Vigo, Spain 8,842 km
Barcelona, Venezuela Belgrade, Serbia 8,842 km
San Diego, United States Islington, United Kingdom 8,842 km
Santiago, Chile Denver, United States 8,842 km
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Minsk, Belarus 8,844 km
Dhaka, Bangladesh Kaduna, Nigeria 8,842 km
Belo Horizonte, Brazil Kakamega, Kenya 8,844 km
Barranquilla, Colombia Benin City, Nigeria 8,841 km
Stockholm, Sweden Belém, Brazil 8,841 km
Málaga, Spain Asunción, Paraguay 8,845 km
Valencia, Spain Reynosa, Mexico 8,845 km
Gustavo Adolfo Madero, Mexico Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom 8,841 km
Torreón, Mexico Valladolid, Spain 8,841 km
Warsaw, Poland Arlington, United States 8,845 km
Montevideo, Uruguay Halifax, Canada 8,841 km
Cali, Colombia Palma, Spain 8,841 km

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