Distance from Amherst to Boston
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Extended route information
The shortest distance (air line) between Amherst and Boston is 119.70 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between Amherst and Boston is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Bearing: 90.44° (E)The initial bearing on the course from Amherst to Boston is 90.44° and the compass direction is E.
Midpoint: 42.36486,-71.78818The geographic midpoint between Amherst and Boston is in 59.85 km distance between both points in a bearing of 90.44°. It is located in United States of America, Massachusetts, West Boylston.
Time difference: 0hAmherst and Boston are both in the same time zone America/New_York.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between Amherst and Boston, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.
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Similar distance (± 0.5%)
Boston is just as far away from Amherst as Amherst from South Boston (121 km).