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London (LHR) to Oakland (OAK)

5,343mi
8,599 km4,643 nm

Flight time

≈ 11h 29m

Bearing

316° NW

London (LHR) to Oakland (OAK) is 5,343 miles (8,599 km) as the crow flies — the great-circle baseline most distance-based mileage programs credit.

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Route traffic

No carrier has filed nonstop LHROAKservice with the US Department of Transportation. That usually means the route is served with a connection, or only by carriers outside the DOT's reporting scope. The distance, map, and airport detail still apply.

The airports

LHR

London

GB

London Heathrow Airport

Coordinates

51.47°N, 0.46°W

Hemisphere

N · W

OAK

US

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport

Coordinates

37.72°N, 122.22°W

Hemisphere

N · W

Frequently asked

How far is London (LHR) from Oakland (OAK)?

LHR to OAK is 5,343 miles (8,599 km / 4,643 nautical miles) measured great-circle — the shortest path over the surface of the Earth.

How long is the flight from LHR to OAK?

A nonstop covers the 5,343-mile great-circle distance in roughly 11h 29m of block time, before winds. Actual schedules vary a few percent by direction and aircraft.

Is LHR–OAK a nonstop route?

No US DOT nonstop filings were found for LHR–OAK, so it is typically flown with a connection. The great-circle distance above still applies to the direct path.

What mileage do I earn flying LHR–OAK?

Distance-based programs credit off the 5,343-mile great-circle figure, then apply your fare-class earning rate. Revenue-based programs credit off the fare instead.

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