Distance from San Francisco to London
The distance between San Francisco, United States and London, United Kingdom is 8,639 kilometers (5,368 miles).
San Francisco, California, United States
London, England, United Kingdom The distance between San Francisco, United States and London, United Kingdom is 8,639 kilometers (5,368 miles).
San Francisco, California, United States
London, England, United Kingdom San Francisco 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 8,639 kilometers, heading northeast.
Both cities are at a similar altitude, with San Francisco at 28 meters above sea level and London at 25 meters.
The trip from San Francisco to London crosses the Atlantic Ocean, connecting the Pacific coast with the historic Thames River.
Travel in spring or autumn for fewer crowds and moderate temperatures, avoiding the peak summer tourist season.
London has a milder climate compared to San Francisco, with cooler summers and milder winters, influenced by the Atlantic Ocean.
London offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, more developed than San Francisco, aiding visitors with mobility needs.
| Mode | Estimated time |
|---|---|
| Airplane | 12-14 hours |
| Jet fighter | 8-10 hours |
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 300 km/h | |
Local time:
Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates: 37.7749° N 122.4194° W
Elevation: 28 m (92 ft)
Local time:
Time Zone: Europe/London
Coordinates: 51.5085° N 0.1257° W
Elevation: 25 m (82 ft)
| Distance between cities | Kilometers |
|---|---|
| From San Francisco to New York City | 4,139 km |
| From San Francisco to Los Angeles | 559 km |
| From San Francisco to Chicago | 2,991 km |
| From San Francisco to Houston | 2,648 km |
| From San Francisco to Phoenix | 1,052 km |
| 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 |
The following list contains cities that are at equal or similar distances as between San Francisco and London.
| From | To | Distance (kilometers) |
|---|---|---|
| Sheffield, United Kingdom | San Diego, United States | 8,639 km |
| Philadelphia, United States | Kaduna, Nigeria | 8,639 km |
| Tijuana, Mexico | Swansea, United Kingdom | 8,640 km |
| Guatemala City, Guatemala | Gibraltar, Gibraltar | 8,638 km |
| Belo Horizonte, Brazil | Omaha, United States | 8,638 km |
| Oslo, Norway | Chihuahua, Mexico | 8,638 km |
| Cali, Colombia | Preston, United Kingdom | 8,640 km |
| Berlin, Germany | Barquisimeto, Venezuela | 8,638 km |
| Rome, Italy | Kingston, Jamaica | 8,640 km |
| Guatemala City, Guatemala | Leeds, United Kingdom | 8,640 km |
| San Francisco, United States | Islington, United Kingdom | 8,638 km |
| Abuja, Nigeria | Brooklyn, United States | 8,641 km |
| Birmingham, United Kingdom | Guatemala City, Guatemala | 8,637 km |
| Brasília, Brazil | Newport, United Kingdom | 8,637 km |
| San Salvador, El Salvador | Leeds, United Kingdom | 8,637 km |
| Recife, Brazil | Chihuahua, Mexico | 8,641 km |
| Helsinki, Finland | Sacramento, United States | 8,637 km |
| Stockholm, Sweden | Oakland, United States | 8,637 km |