How far is Boston, MA, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Boston (Logan International Airport) is 2636 miles / 4242 kilometers / 2291 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Boston (BOS) is 3029 miles / 4874 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 40 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Logan International Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Boston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Boston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2635.925 miles
- 4242.111 kilometers
- 2290.557 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- 2629.358 miles
- 4231.542 kilometers
- 2284.850 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 Sacramento to Boston?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Logan International Airport is 5 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Boston?
The time difference between Sacramento and Boston is 3 hours. Boston is 3 hours ahead of Sacramento.
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Logan International Airport (BOS)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Boston generates about 291 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 291 kilograms equals 642 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Boston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Logan International Airport (BOS).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |
| Destination | Logan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Boston, MA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BOS |
| ICAO Code: | KBOS |
| Coordinates: | 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″W |