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How far is Boston, MA, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Boston (Logan International Airport) is 2689 miles / 4327 kilometers / 2336 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Boston (BOS) is 3136 miles / 5047 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 44 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Logan International Airport

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2689
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4327
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2336
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Distance from San Jose to Boston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2688.772 miles
  • 4327.158 kilometers
  • 2336.479 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
  • 2682.257 miles
  • 4316.675 kilometers
  • 2330.818 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 San Jose to Boston?

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

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Logan International Airport (BOS)

On average, flying from San Jose to Boston generates about 297 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 297 kilograms equals 655 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to Boston

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Logan International Airport (BOS).

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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

Airlines flying from San Jose (SJC) to Boston (BOS)

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