Distance from Seattle to Boston (United States)

The distance between Seattle, Washington and Boston, Massachusetts is 4,011 kilometers (2,492 miles).

Seattle, Washington, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Seattle and Boston are located on opposite coasts of the United States, with Seattle in the Pacific Northwest and Boston in the Northeast, requiring significant travel across the country. The straight-line distance between them is 4,011 kilometers, heading east.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Seattle at 56 meters above sea level and Boston at 38 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Seattle to Boston spans across the northern United States, primarily following I-90, passing through major cities like Chicago and Cleveland, and crossing diverse landscapes.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Mount Rushmore, Badlands National Park, Chicago skyline.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Seattle to Boston crosses the Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains, with landmarks like Mount Rushmore and the Great Lakes.

Best time to travel

Best travel times are spring and fall for mild weather and fewer tourists, or winter for holiday events in Boston.

Climate

Boston has colder winters and more humid summers compared to Seattle, which has milder and wetter conditions year-round.

Accessibility

Boston offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to Seattle, 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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Seattle, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 47.6062° N 122.3321° W

Elevation: 56 m (184 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Lake Union Seaplane Base (LKE)
  • Boeing Field King County International Airport (BFI)
  • Renton Municipal Airport (RNT)
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
  • Snohomish County Airport (Paine Field) (PAE)
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 Seattle

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Seattle to New York City 3,876 km
From Seattle to Los Angeles 1,544 km
From Seattle to Chicago 2,796 km
From Seattle to Houston 3,043 km
From Seattle to Phoenix 1,793 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 Seattle and Boston.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Columbus, United States Ibagué, Colombia 4,011 km
Villa Nueva, Guatemala Arequipa, Peru 4,011 km
Montréal, Canada Barcelona, Venezuela 4,012 km
Houston, United States Cuenca, Ecuador 4,013 km
Brooklyn, United States Ibagué, Colombia 4,013 km
Seattle, United States South Boston, United States 4,013 km
Ciudad Juárez, Mexico Santa Marta, Colombia 4,013 km
Trujillo, Peru Irapuato, Mexico 4,014 km
Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela Curitiba, Brazil 4,008 km
Bogotá, Colombia The Bronx, United States 4,014 km
Maracay, Venezuela Chicago, United States 4,014 km
Miami, United States Calgary, Canada 4,015 km
Puebla, Mexico Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela 4,015 km
Trujillo, Peru Tampa, United States 4,007 km
Mississauga, Canada Cúcuta, Colombia 4,015 km
Manhattan, United States Bogotá, Colombia 4,007 km
Oklahoma City, United States Bucaramanga, Colombia 4,007 km
Guayaquil, Ecuador Atlanta, United States 4,007 km
Zaragoza, Spain Onitsha, Nigeria 4,006 km

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