Distance from San Francisco to Boston (United States)

The distance between San Francisco, California and Boston, Massachusetts is 4,344 kilometers (2,699 miles).

San Francisco, California, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

San Francisco is located on the west coast of the United States while Boston is situated on the east coast, both cities are significant urban centers in their respective regions. The straight-line distance between them is 4,344 kilometers, heading northeast.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with San Francisco at 28 meters above sea level and Boston at 38 meters.

Driving route

The car route from San Francisco to Boston spans across the United States, primarily via Interstate 80, passing through diverse landscapes and major cities such as Salt Lake City, Chicago, and Cleveland.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Salt Lake City, Chicago, Cleveland, Rocky Mountains, Great Plains.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from San Francisco to Boston crosses the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains, highlighting landmarks like Chicago and Cleveland.

Best time to travel

Travel is best in spring and fall to enjoy moderate temperatures and avoid peak tourist seasons in Boston.

Climate

Boston experiences colder winters and more humid summers compared to the milder, drier climate of San Francisco.

Accessibility

Boston offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to San Francisco, making it convenient for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 7-8 days
Motorcycle 2-3 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 6-8 hours
Speed Time
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San Francisco, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 37.7749° N 122.4194° W

Elevation: 28 m (92 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Alameda Naval Air Station (NGZ)
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK)
  • San Rafael Airport (SRF)
  • Hayward Executive Airport (HWD)
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 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 San Francisco and Boston.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Bogotá, Colombia Kansas City, United States 4,344 km
Moscow, Russia Delhi, India 4,344 km
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Barcelona, Venezuela 4,342 km
Moscow, Russia New Delhi, India 4,346 km
Buenos Aires, Argentina Quito, Ecuador 4,346 km
Kingston, Jamaica San Diego, United States 4,346 km
Cali, Colombia Curitiba, Brazil 4,342 km
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