Distance from Boston to London

The distance between Boston, United States and London, United Kingdom is 5,279 kilometers (3,280 miles).

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

London, England, United Kingdom

Boston is located on the east coast of the United States while London is situated in the southeastern part of the United Kingdom across the Atlantic Ocean. The straight-line distance between them is 5,279 kilometers, heading northeast.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Boston at 38 meters above sea level and London at 25 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Boston to London crosses the Atlantic Ocean, connecting two major cities with rich histories and iconic landmarks.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or autumn for moderate tourist crowds and comfortable temperatures in London, avoiding the peak summer season.

Climate

London has a milder climate compared to Boston, with less severe winters and cooler summers, influenced by the Atlantic Ocean.

Accessibility

London offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, providing more options compared to Boston for visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 8-10 hours
Jet fighter 5-6 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
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)
London, United Kingdom

Local time:

Time Zone: Europe/London

Coordinates: 51.5085° N 0.1257° W

Elevation: 25 m (82 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • London City Airport (LCY)
  • RAF Northolt (NHT)
  • London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH)
  • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
  • Redhill Aerodrome (KRH)

Other distances from Boston

Distance 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

Other distances from London

Distances between cities Kilometers
From London to Birmingham 163 km
From London to Liverpool 287 km
From London to Glasgow 556 km
From London to Sheffield 228 km
From London to Leeds 272 km

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains cities that are at equal or similar distances as between Boston and London.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Dublin, Ireland Etobicoke, Canada 5,279 km
Boston, United States Islington, United Kingdom 5,280 km
Ahmedabad, India Belgrade, Serbia 5,280 km
Jakarta, Indonesia Seoul, South Korea 5,278 km
London, United Kingdom South Boston, United States 5,280 km
Warsaw, Poland Benin City, Nigeria 5,280 km
Amsterdam, Netherlands Port Harcourt, Nigeria 5,280 km
Liverpool, United Kingdom Benin City, Nigeria 5,278 km
Tokyo, Japan Patna, India 5,281 km
Lagos, Nigeria Preston, United Kingdom 5,275 km
Jacksonville, United States Arequipa, Peru 5,283 km
Cairo, Egypt Patna, India 5,284 km
Charlotte, United States Belém, Brazil 5,273 km
Warsaw, Poland Onitsha, Nigeria 5,273 km
Brooklyn, United States Chiclayo, Peru 5,285 km
Jaipur, India Kakamega, Kenya 5,285 km
Shanghai, China Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea 5,272 km
Kumasi, Ghana Belém, Brazil 5,286 km
León de los Aldama, Mexico Manaus, Brazil 5,272 km

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