Distance from Los Angeles to Boston by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Los Angeles (CA) to Boston (MA) is 2591 miles or 4170 kilometers or 2250 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Los Angeles to Boston is 2996 miles (4822 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 405 miles or 652 km.

Flight distance from Los Angeles, CA to Boston, MA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Los Angeles and Boston is 2591 miles or 4170 km.
The nearest airport to Los Angeles, is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the nearest airport to Boston, is Logan International Airport (BOS).

What is the average flight time from Los Angeles to Boston?

Flight time from Los Angeles, CA to Boston, MA is 5 hours 57 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Los Angeles to Boston Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Los Angeles, CA and Boston, MA
This map shows the distance from Los Angeles, CA, Usa to Boston, MA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Los Angeles, California to Boston, Massachusetts is displayed below.

Driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Boston, MA

The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Boston, Massachusetts is 2996 miles or 4822 km.
The total driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Boston, MA is 2996 miles or 4822 kilometers. Your trip begins in Los Angeles, California. It ends in Boston, Massachusetts.
The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Boston, Massachusetts is approximately 2996 miles (4822 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 53 to 54 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Los Angeles, CA to Boston, MA

How long is the drive from Los Angeles, CA to Boston, MA?
The total driving time is 53 hours, 42 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Los Angeles to Boston take?
Los Angeles and Boston are 53 hours 42 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Los Angeles and Boston

Time difference between Los Angeles (CA) and Boston (MA) is 3 Hours.
Boston time is 3 Hours ahead of Los Angeles.

Current local time in Los AngelesCurrent local time in Boston
2025-12-18, 08:49:29 PST2025-12-18, 11:49:29 EST
How Far is it Between Los Angeles California, USA and Boston Massachusetts, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Los Angeles, CA and Boston, MA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2996 mi 4822 km 2601.73 nmi
Straight line distance 2591 mi 4170 km 2250 nmi
Difference 405 mi 652 km 351 nmi

Los Angeles Details

Los Angeles is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 34° 3' 8'' Longitude: W 118° 14' 37.2''
Latitude34.05223
Longitude-118.24368
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Los Angeles

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Boston Details

Boston is located in Massachusetts, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 42° 21' 30.3'' Longitude: W 71° 3' 35.2''
Latitude42.35843
Longitude-71.05977
StateMassachusetts
Nearest airports to Boston

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Los Angeles, CA and Boston, MA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 100 hours 27 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 75 hours 20 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 66 hours 58 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 60 hours 16 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 54 hours 47 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 50 hours 13 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 46 hours 21 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 43 hours 3 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 40 hours 11 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 37 hours 40 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 35 hours 27 minutes