How far is Boston, MA, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Boston (Logan International Airport) is 413 miles / 664 kilometers / 359 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Boston (BOS) is 460 miles / 741 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 24 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Logan International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Boston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Boston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 412.836 miles
- 664.395 kilometers
- 358.745 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- 412.311 miles
- 663.551 kilometers
- 358.289 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 Washington D.C. to Boston?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Logan International Airport is 1 hour and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Boston?
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Boston.
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Logan International Airport (BOS)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Boston generates about 86 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 86 kilograms equals 189 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Boston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Logan International Airport (BOS).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Logan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Boston, MA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BOS |
| ICAO Code: | KBOS |
| Coordinates: | 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″W |
Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Boston (BOS)
| JetBlue Airways |
| United Airlines |