How far is Boston, MA, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) and Boston (Logan International Airport) is 2625 miles / 4224 kilometers / 2281 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (MHR) to Boston (BOS) is 3018 miles / 4857 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 34 minutes.
Sacramento Mather Airport – Logan International Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Boston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Boston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2624.934 miles
- 4224.422 kilometers
- 2281.005 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- 2618.414 miles
- 4213.929 kilometers
- 2275.339 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 Sacramento to Boston?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento Mather Airport to Logan International Airport is 5 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Boston?
The time difference between Sacramento and Boston is 3 hours. Boston is 3 hours ahead of Sacramento.
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Logan International Airport (BOS)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Boston generates about 290 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 290 kilograms equals 639 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Boston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Logan International Airport (BOS).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento Mather Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MHR |
| ICAO Code: | KMHR |
| Coordinates: | 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″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 |