San Francisco to Boston flight distance & time (SFO-BOS)
How far is San Francisco from Boston by plane? The great circle distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) is 4,352 km / 2,350 nm, about 4h 47m flight time, with an initial heading of 66° (ENE).
| From | San Francisco International Airport (SFO), San Francisco, US |
|---|---|
| To | General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS), Boston, US |
| Distance | 4,352 km · 2,350 nm · 2,704 mi |
| Initial heading | 66° (ENE) |
Airlines on this route
- Air China (CA)
- Continental Airlines (CO)
- Continental Express (CO)
- JetBlue Airways (B6)
- United Airlines (UA)
- US Airways (US)
- Virgin America (VX)
Aircraft with enough range to fly SFO to BOS nonstop
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is San Francisco from Boston?
- The great circle distance between San Francisco and Boston is 4,352 km (2,350 nm / 2,704 mi).
- How long is the flight from San Francisco to Boston?
- A direct flight from SFO to BOS takes about 4h 47m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Boston?
- Yes - 7 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.