Boston to Los Angeles Distance
4,170 km · 2,591 miles · 5 h 43 min flight
The distance from Boston to Los Angeles is 4,170 km (2,591 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 5 h 43 min. Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Boston.
Boston
Massachusetts
Los Angeles
California
- Kilometres
- 4,170
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 2,591
- 2,251 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 5 h 43 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −3 hours
- Los Angeles vs Boston
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Boston | West (273°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Los Angeles | East-northeast (63°) |
| Halfway point | 40.65° N, 96.08° W |
| Boston coordinates | 42.36° N, 71.06° W |
| Los Angeles coordinates | 34.05° N, 118.24° W |
Plan your trip
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Los Angeles from Boston?
4,170 kilometres or 2,591 miles (2,251 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Boston to Los Angeles?
About 5 h 43 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Boston and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Boston right now.
In which direction is Los Angeles from Boston?
Los Angeles lies to the west of Boston (initial bearing 273°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.