How far is San Diego, CA, from Boston, MA?
The distance between Boston (Logan International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 2588 miles / 4165 kilometers / 2249 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Boston (BOS) to San Diego (SAN) is 3027 miles / 4871 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 35 minutes.
Logan International Airport – San Diego International Airport
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Distance from Boston to San Diego
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Boston to San Diego. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2587.729 miles
- 4164.547 kilometers
- 2248.675 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 2582.357 miles
- 4155.901 kilometers
- 2244.007 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Boston to San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Logan International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 5 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Boston and San Diego?
The time difference between Boston and San Diego is 3 hours. San Diego is 3 hours behind Boston.
Flight carbon footprint between Logan International Airport (BOS) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)
On average, flying from Boston to San Diego generates about 285 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 285 kilograms equals 629 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Boston to San Diego
See the map of the shortest flight path between Logan International Airport (BOS) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Logan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Boston, MA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BOS |
| ICAO Code: | KBOS |
| Coordinates: | 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″W |
| Destination | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |
Airlines flying from Boston (BOS) to San Diego (SAN)
| Alaska Airlines |
| American Airlines |
| JetBlue Airways |