Distance from Boston to Major Cities?
About Boston: Location & Geography
Boston
United States · North America
The HubAthens of AmericaCradle of Liberty
Population 653,833
Coordinates 42.3584°N,
71.0598°W
Timezone America/New_York
UTC-5 / UTC-4 DST
UTC-5 / UTC-4 DST
Elevation 43 m (141 ft)
Country United States
Continent North America
Main Airports BOS
Distance from Boston to Major Cities
Calculate Distance from Boston →| City | Distance | Miles | Direction | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 London | 5,264 km | 3,271 mi | NE | |
 Paris | 5,531 km | 3,437 mi | NE | |
 Dubai | 10,718 km | 6,660 mi | NE | |
 Shanghai | 11,734 km | 7,291 mi | N | |
 Tokyo | 10,791 km | 6,705 mi | NW | |
| New York City | 306 km | 190 mi | SW | |
| Regional Cities | ||||
 Mexico City | 3,665 km | 2,277 mi | SW | |
| Los Angeles | 4,170 km | 2,591 mi | W | |
 Toronto | 694 km | 431 mi | W | |
| Chicago | 1,368 km | 850 mi | W | |
| Houston | 2,580 km | 1,603 mi | SW | |
 Santo Domingo | 2,658 km | 1,652 mi | S | |
Closest Cities Near Boston by Radius
Find Cities Within Radius →Within 100 km
| Dorchester | 7 km | S |
| Quincy | 13 km | S |
| Newton | 13 km | W |
| Lynn | 15 km | NE |
| Malden | 7 km | N |
Within 250 km
| Springfield | 129 km | W |
| Hartford | 150 km | SW |
| Chicopee | 130 km | W |
| New Haven | 194 km | SW |
| New Britain | 162 km | SW |
Within 500 km
| New York City | 306 km | SW |
| Brooklyn | 307 km | SW |
| Queens | 297 km | SW |
| The Bronx | 287 km | SW |
| Manhattan | 299 km | SW |
| Montréal | 405 km | NW |
| Philadelphia | 435 km | SW |
| Staten Island | 325 km | SW |
| Newark | 316 km | SW |
| Jersey City | 310 km | SW |
Within 60 miles
| Dorchester | 4 mi | S |
| Quincy | 8 mi | S |
| Newton | 8 mi | W |
| Lynn | 9 mi | NE |
| Malden | 5 mi | N |
Within 150 miles
| Springfield | 80 mi | W |
| Hartford | 93 mi | SW |
| Chicopee | 80 mi | W |
| New Haven | 120 mi | SW |
| New Britain | 101 mi | SW |
Within 300 miles
| New York City | 190 mi | SW |
| Brooklyn | 190 mi | SW |
| Queens | 185 mi | SW |
| The Bronx | 179 mi | SW |
| Manhattan | 185 mi | SW |
| Montréal | 251 mi | NW |
| Philadelphia | 271 mi | SW |
| Staten Island | 202 mi | SW |
| Newark | 196 mi | SW |
| Jersey City | 192 mi | SW |
Average Flight Times from Boston
| Destination | Flight Time | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | ~6h 51min | 5,264 km | NE |
| Paris | ~7h 9min | 5,531 km | NE |
| Dubai | ~12h 55min | 10,718 km | NE |
| Shanghai | ~14h 2min | 11,734 km | N |
| Tokyo | ~12h 59min | 10,791 km | NW |
| New York City | ~1h 20min | 306 km | SW |
* Estimated based on great-circle distance at 900 km/h cruising speed. Actual times vary by airline, winds, and routing.
Boston Location & Key Facts
Boston is the capital and largest city of Massachusetts, and one of the most historically influential cities in the United States. It anchors a metropolitan region known for higher education, healthcare, finance, technology, and biotechnology. Compact, walkable, and deeply tied to the American Revolution, Boston remains one of the East Coast's most distinctive urban centers.
- ✓The city played a central role in the American Revolution, with landmarks linked to the Boston Tea Party and the Freedom Trail
- ✓Greater Boston is home to globally influential institutions including Harvard, MIT, and major teaching hospitals
- ✓A major center for biotech, venture capital, robotics, and advanced research in the northeastern United States
- ✓Its compact core, historic neighborhoods, and harbor setting give Boston a very different urban form from most large U.S. cities
- ✓Logan International Airport helps connect New England to Europe, Canada, and major domestic business markets
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Boston from the North Pole?
Boston is approximately 5,298 km (3,292 miles) from the North Pole (geographic north, 90°N). The straight-line great-circle distance places Boston at 47.6° from the polar region.
How far is Boston from the South Pole?
The distance from Boston to the South Pole (90°S, Antarctica) is approximately 14,718 km (9,145 miles).
How far is Boston from the equator?
Boston lies at 42.3584° north latitude, approximately 4,715 km (2,930 miles) from the equator.
How far is Boston from Rome?
The great-circle distance from Boston to Rome, Italy is approximately 6,587 km (4,093 miles). Rome is located at 41.89°N, 12.51°E in central Italy.
How long is the flight from Boston to Mexico City?
The estimated flight time from Boston to Mexico City is approximately 5h 4min. This is based on great-circle distance and a typical cruising speed of 900 km/h. Actual flight times vary depending on airline, routing, and wind conditions.
How many cities are within 200 km of Boston?
There are 213 cities within 200 km of Boston in our dataset of 600+ major global cities, including Worcester, Providence, Springfield.
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