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VNY to BOS: distance & flight time
Van Nuys (Van Nuys Airport) → Boston (General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport)
2,601 mi
4,186 km · 2,260 nm
5h 34m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
2,601 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 34m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- VNY — Van Nuys Airport · Van Nuys, United States
- BOS — General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport · Boston, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near VNY
- LAX · Los Angeles International Airport19 mi away
- WHP · Whiteman Airport6 mi away
- BUR · Bob Hope Airport8 mi away
- SMO · Santa Monica Municipal Airport14 mi away
Near BOS
- OWD · Norwood Memorial Airport15 mi away
- BED · Laurence G Hanscom Field16 mi away
- BVY · Beverly Municipal Airport16 mi away
- LWM · Lawrence Municipal Airport25 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is VNY from BOS?
The flight distance from Van Nuys (VNY) to Boston (BOS) is 2,601 miles (4,186 km, 2,260 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VNY to BOS?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 34m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Van Nuys and Boston?
Boston is 3 hours ahead of Van Nuys.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VNY to BOS?
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