Distance from Los Angeles to Boston (United States)

The distance between Los Angeles, California and Boston, Massachusetts is 4,179 kilometers (2,597 miles).

Los Angeles, California, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Los Angeles is located on the west coast of the United States while Boston is situated on the east coast, both being major urban centers with significant historical and cultural importance. The straight-line distance between them is 4,179 kilometers, heading northeast.

Los Angeles is situated at an altitude of 96 meters above sea level, while Boston is at 38 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Los Angeles to Boston spans approximately 4500 km, primarily following Interstate 40 east through Arizona and New Mexico, then connecting to Interstate 44 and Interstate 70, passing through major cities like St. Louis and Indianapolis.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Grand Canyon, St. Louis Arch, Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Los Angeles to Boston crosses diverse landscapes, from the deserts of the Southwest to the forests of the Northeast, with landmarks like the Grand Canyon and the Mississippi River.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for mild weather and fewer tourists. Summer offers vibrant city events but can be crowded.

Climate

Boston experiences colder winters and milder summers compared to Los Angeles, which has a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

Accessibility

Boston offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, more so than Los Angeles, which relies heavily on auto travel.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 6-7 days
Motorcycle 2-3 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 6-8 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
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Los Angeles, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 34.0522° N 118.2437° W

Elevation: 96 m (315 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
  • Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO)
  • San Gabriel Valley Airport (EMT)
  • Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)
Boston, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 42.3584° N 71.0598° W

Elevation: 38 m (125 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Logan International Airport (BOS)
  • Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD)
  • Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED)
  • Beverly Municipal Airport (BVY)
  • Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM)

Other distances from Los Angeles

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Los Angeles to New York City 3,944 km
From Los Angeles to Chicago 2,807 km
From Los Angeles to Houston 2,211 km
From Los Angeles to Phoenix 575 km
From Los Angeles to Philadelphia 3,852 km

Other distances from Boston

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Boston to New York City 306 km
From Boston to Los Angeles 4,179 km
From Boston to Chicago 1,371 km
From Boston to Houston 2,583 km
From Boston to Phoenix 3,701 km

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Los Angeles and Boston.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Tegucigalpa, Honduras Cochabamba, Bolivia 4,179 km
Fortaleza, Brazil Ibagué, Colombia 4,179 km
Sucre, Bolivia Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic 4,179 km
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Boston, United States Bakersfield, United States 4,177 km
Portland, United States Honolulu, United States 4,177 km
San Pedro Sula, Honduras San Francisco, United States 4,181 km
Austin, United States Cuenca, Ecuador 4,177 km
Fort Worth, United States Barcelona, Venezuela 4,176 km
Houston, United States Piura, Peru 4,176 km
Managua, Nicaragua Bakersfield, United States 4,182 km
Miami, United States San Francisco, United States 4,175 km
Boston, United States Fresno, United States 4,175 km
Milwaukee, United States Cúcuta, Colombia 4,175 km
Belmopan, Belize Arequipa, Peru 4,174 km
Vancouver, Canada Tampa, United States 4,184 km
Nairobi, Kenya Accra, Ghana 4,184 km
Barranquilla, Colombia Brasília, Brazil 4,184 km

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