How far is Sacramento, CA, from Boston, MA?
The distance between Boston (Logan International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 2625 miles / 4224 kilometers / 2281 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Boston (BOS) to Sacramento (MHR) is 3021 miles / 4862 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 27 minutes.
Logan International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport
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Distance from Boston to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Boston to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2624.934 miles
- 4224.422 kilometers
- 2281.005 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- 2618.414 miles
- 4213.929 kilometers
- 2275.339 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 Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Logan International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 5 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Boston and Sacramento?
The time difference between Boston and Sacramento is 3 hours. Sacramento is 3 hours behind Boston.
Flight carbon footprint between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)
On average, flying from Boston to Sacramento generates about 290 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 290 kilograms equals 639 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 Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).
Airport information
| Origin | Logan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Boston, MA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BOS |
| ICAO Code: | KBOS |
| Coordinates: | 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″W |
| Destination | Sacramento Mather Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MHR |
| ICAO Code: | KMHR |
| Coordinates: | 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W |