Distance between Boston, MA (BOS) and Los Angeles, CA (LAX)
Distance from Boston to Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport – Logan International Airport) is 2611 miles / 4202 kilometers / 2269 nautical miles.
Calculations with different methods
Vincenty's formula (applied above)
- 2611.132 miles
- 4202.210 kilometers
- 2269.012 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 2605.431 miles
- 4193.035 kilometers
- 2264.058 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Logan International Airport (BOS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 5 hours 26 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Boston and Los Angeles is 3 hours. Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Boston.
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Airport information
| A | Logan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Boston, MA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BOS |
| ICAO Code: | KBOS |
| Coordinates: | 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″W |
| B | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
Map
Boston to Los Angeles flight map.
Frequent Flyer Miles Calculator
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