Distance from Seattle to Boston

4,013 km · 2,494 miles as the crow flies, about 5 h 31 min by air.

Air route

47.5700°, -122.3400° · America/Los Angeles

42.3300°, -71.0700° · America/New York

Flight distance (great circle)
4,013km
Est. flight time
5 h 31 min
Initial bearing
79°E
Time difference
+3 h

WGS-84 ellipsoid (Vincenty). Spherical haversine gives 4,002 km. Flight time assumes 800 km/h cruise + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.

Seattle to Boston at a glance

Straight-line distance4,013 km / 2,494 mi / 2,167 nmi
Estimated flight time5 h 31 min
Initial bearing79° (E)
Halfway point47.907°, -95.449°
Seattle coordinates47.57°, -122.34°
Boston coordinates42.33°, -71.07°

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

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Seattle from Boston?

4,013 km (2,494 miles, 2,167 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 Seattle to Boston?

About 5 h 31 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 Seattle?

The great-circle route leaves Seattle on an initial bearing of 79° (E). The halfway point is near 47.91°, -95.45°.