How far is Boston, MA, from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Boston (Logan International Airport) is 3283 miles / 5283 kilometers / 2853 nautical miles.

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)

• 3282.999 miles
• 5283.475 kilometers
• 2852.849 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

• 3273.904 miles
• 5268.838 kilometers
• 2844.945 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 Gatwick Airport to Logan International Airport is 6 hours and 42 minutes.

What is the time difference between London and Boston?

The time difference between London and Boston is 5 hours. Boston is 5 hours behind London.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Logan International Airport (BOS)

On average, flying from London to Boston generates about 368 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 368 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 Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Logan International Airport (BOS).

Airport information

Origin	London Gatwick Airport
City:	London
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	LGW
ICAO Code:	EGKK
Coordinates:	51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″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