Distance from Boston to Paris
5,531 km (3,437 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
5,531 km
Kilometers
3,437 miles
Miles
~7h
Est. Flight
6h
Time Difference
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USAParis
FranceBoston and Paris sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 7h by commercial jet.
Boston is known for Harvard & MIT and Freedom Trail, while Paris is famous for Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum.
In terms of city area, Boston is 2.2x larger than Paris. 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 Paris?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Boston to Paris is 5,531 km (3,437 miles).
How long is the flight from Boston to Paris?
A direct flight would take approximately 7h, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is Boston bigger than Paris?
Boston is larger at 232 km², compared to 105 km².