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How far is Long Beach, CA, from Boston, MA?

The distance between Boston (Logan International Airport) and Long Beach (Long Beach Airport) is 2602 miles / 4187 kilometers / 2261 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Boston (BOS) to Long Beach (LGB) is 3003 miles / 4833 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 46 minutes.

Logan International Airport – Long Beach Airport

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2602
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4187
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2261
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Distance from Boston to Long Beach

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Boston to Long Beach. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2601.984 miles
  • 4187.488 kilometers
  • 2261.062 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2596.333 miles
  • 4178.393 kilometers
  • 2256.152 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Boston to Long Beach?

The estimated flight time from Logan International Airport to Long Beach Airport is 5 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Long Beach Airport (LGB)

On average, flying from Boston to Long Beach generates about 287 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 287 kilograms equals 633 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Boston to Long Beach

See the map of the shortest flight path between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Long Beach Airport (LGB).

Airport information

Origin Logan International Airport
City: Boston, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BOS
ICAO Code: KBOS
Coordinates: 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″W
Destination Long Beach Airport
City: Long Beach, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGB
ICAO Code: KLGB
Coordinates: 33°49′3″N, 118°9′7″W

Airlines flying from Boston (BOS) to Long Beach (LGB)

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