Distance from LHR to SFO
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Extended route information
The flight distance between airports London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 8,638.23 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 10h 39min. Similar flight routes: LHR → OAK , LHR → SJC , LHR → SMF , LHR → RNO , LGW → SFO
Bearing: 260.88° (W)The initial bearing on the course from LHR to SFO is 260.88° and the compass direction is W.
Midpoint: 63.22671,-73.56867The geographic midpoint between LHR and SFO is in 4,308.01 km distance between both points in a bearing of 260.88°. It is located in Canada.
Distance: 8,616.01 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between LHR and SFO is 8,616.01 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between LHR and SFO is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Time difference: -8hThe time difference between LHR (Europe/London) and SFO (America/Los_Angeles) is -8 hours. This means that it is now 16:28 (08.06.2024) in LHR and 08:28 (08.06.2024) in SFO.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between LHR and SFO, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.