Distance from Boston to Los Angeles
4,170 km (2,591 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
4,170 km
Kilometers
2,591 miles
Miles
~5h 24m
Est. Flight
3h
Time Difference
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USAThe distance between Boston and Los Angeles is roughly equivalent to 10 hours of driving, though the straight-line distance as the crow flies is significantly shorter than any road route.
Boston is known for Harvard & MIT and Freedom Trail, while Los Angeles is famous for Hollywood and Venice Beach.
In terms of city area, Los Angeles is 5.6x larger than Boston. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.
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Open Map ComparisonFrequently Asked Questions
How far is Boston from Los Angeles?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Boston to Los Angeles is 4,170 km (2,591 miles).
How long is the flight from Boston to Los Angeles?
A direct flight would take approximately 5h 24m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is Boston bigger than Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is larger at 1,302 km², compared to 232 km².