Distance from Los Angeles to Boston

4,176 km · 2,595 miles as the crow flies, about 5 h 43 min by air.

Air route

33.9900°, -118.1800° · America/Los Angeles

42.3300°, -71.0700° · America/New York

Flight distance (great circle)
4,176km
Est. flight time
5 h 43 min
Initial bearing
63°ENE
Time difference
+3 h

WGS-84 ellipsoid (Vincenty). Spherical haversine gives 4,167 km. Flight time assumes 800 km/h cruise + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.

Los Angeles to Boston at a glance

Straight-line distance4,176 km / 2,595 mi / 2,255 nmi
Estimated flight time5 h 43 min
Initial bearing63° (ENE)
Halfway point40.595°, -96.056°
Los Angeles coordinates33.99°, -118.18°
Boston coordinates42.33°, -71.07°

Time difference: Los Angeles and Boston. Local time: Los Angeles · Boston. Sun times: sunrise and sunset in Boston.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Los Angeles from Boston?

4,176 km (2,595 miles, 2,255 nautical miles) in a straight line over the Earth’s surface, measured between the city centres on the WGS-84 ellipsoid.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Boston?

About 5 h 43 min in still air (800 km/h cruise plus 30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent). Scheduled flights vary with winds and routing, and connecting itineraries take longer.

Which direction is Boston from Los Angeles?

The great-circle route leaves Los Angeles on an initial bearing of 63° (ENE). The halfway point is near 40.59°, -96.06°.