How far is Boston, MA, from London?
The distance between London (London International Airport) and Boston (Logan International Airport) is 518 miles / 834 kilometers / 451 nautical miles.
The driving distance from London (YXU) to Boston (BOS) is 596 miles / 959 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 52 minutes.
London International Airport – Logan International Airport
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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)- 518.454 miles
- 834.371 kilometers
- 450.525 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- 517.092 miles
- 832.179 kilometers
- 449.341 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 International Airport to Logan International Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Boston?
Flight carbon footprint between London International Airport (YXU) and Logan International Airport (BOS)
On average, flying from London to Boston generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 223 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Boston
See the map of the shortest flight path between London International Airport (YXU) and Logan International Airport (BOS).
Airport information
| Origin | London International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YXU |
| ICAO Code: | CYXU |
| Coordinates: | 43°2′8″N, 81°9′14″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 |