Distance from Boston to Los Angeles (United States)

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

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

Boston is located on the east coast of the United States, while Los Angeles is situated on the west coast, requiring a cross-country journey. The straight-line distance between them is 4,179 kilometers, heading west.

Boston is at 38 meters above sea level, while Los Angeles is at 96 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Boston to Los Angeles spans approximately 4500 km, passing through major highways like I-90 and I-40, crossing diverse regions including the Midwest and Southwest.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Niagara Falls, Chicago, Grand Canyon, Las Vegas.

Travel information

Summary

The trip crosses the Appalachian Mountains, the Great Plains, and the Rocky Mountains, with landmarks like the Grand Canyon.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall to avoid summer crowds and enjoy mild weather, or winter for a quieter experience.

Climate

Los Angeles generally has a warmer and drier climate compared to Boston, which experiences colder winters and more precipitation.

Accessibility

Los Angeles offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, while Boston is known for its walkability and historic sites.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 6-7 days
Motorcycle 2-3 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 6-8 hours
Speed Time
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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)
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)

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 Los Angeles

Distances 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

Cities within similar distances

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

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
Oklahoma City, United States Bogotá, Colombia 4,180 km
Los Angeles, United States South Boston, United States 4,180 km
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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