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How far is Boston, MA, from London?

The distance between London (London City Airport) and Boston (Logan International Airport) is 3285 miles / 5287 kilometers / 2855 nautical miles.

London City Airport – Logan International Airport

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3285
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5287
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2855
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Distance from London to Boston

There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Boston. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3285.268 miles
  • 5287.127 kilometers
  • 2854.820 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
  • 3276.162 miles
  • 5272.471 kilometers
  • 2846.907 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 London to Boston?

The estimated flight time from London City Airport to Logan International Airport is 6 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London City Airport (LCY) and Logan International Airport (BOS)

On average, flying from London to Boston generates about 369 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 369 kilograms equals 812 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Boston

See the map of the shortest flight path between London City Airport (LCY) and Logan International Airport (BOS).

Airport information

Origin London City Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LCY
ICAO Code: EGLC
Coordinates: 51°30′19″N, 0°3′19″E
Destination Logan International Airport
City: Boston, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BOS
ICAO Code: KBOS
Coordinates: 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″W