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How far is Boston, MA, from Oakland, CA?

The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Boston (Logan International Airport) is 2694 miles / 4335 kilometers / 2341 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Boston (BOS) is 3111 miles / 5006 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 14 minutes.

Oakland International Airport – Logan International Airport

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2694
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4335
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Distance from Oakland to Boston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2693.562 miles
  • 4334.868 kilometers
  • 2340.642 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
  • 2686.983 miles
  • 4324.279 kilometers
  • 2334.924 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 Oakland to Boston?

The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Logan International Airport is 5 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Logan International Airport (BOS)

On average, flying from Oakland to Boston generates about 298 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 298 kilograms equals 657 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Oakland to Boston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Logan International Airport (BOS).

Airport information

Origin Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W
Destination 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