Boston to Washington Distance
634 km · 394 miles · 1 h 18 min flight
The distance from Boston to Washington is 634 km (394 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 1 h 18 min. Boston and Washington are on the same time.
Boston
Massachusetts
Washington
District of Columbia
- Kilometres
- 634
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 394
- 343 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 1 h 18 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- None
- same local time
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Boston | Southwest (235°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Washington | Northeast (51°) |
| Halfway point | 40.67° N, 74.13° W |
| Boston coordinates | 42.36° N, 71.06° W |
| Washington coordinates | 38.90° N, 77.04° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Washington from Boston?
634 kilometres or 394 miles (343 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Boston to Washington?
About 1 h 18 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 Washington?
Boston and Washington are on the same time right now.
In which direction is Washington from Boston?
Washington lies to the southwest of Boston (initial bearing 235°).
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.