Boston to Philadelphia Distance
435 km · 271 miles · 1 h 3 min flight
The distance from Boston to Philadelphia is 435 km (271 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 1 h 3 min. Boston and Philadelphia are on the same time.
Boston
Massachusetts
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
- Kilometres
- 435
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 271
- 235 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 1 h 3 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- None
- same local time
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Boston | Southwest (233°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Philadelphia | Northeast (51°) |
| Halfway point | 41.17° N, 73.15° W |
| Boston coordinates | 42.36° N, 71.06° W |
| Philadelphia coordinates | 39.95° N, 75.16° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Philadelphia from Boston?
435 kilometres or 271 miles (235 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Boston to Philadelphia?
About 1 h 3 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 Philadelphia?
Boston and Philadelphia are on the same time right now.
In which direction is Philadelphia from Boston?
Philadelphia lies to the southwest of Boston (initial bearing 233°).
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.