Flight Time from Manhattan to South Boston
The flight from Manhattan to South Boston covers about 185 mi and takes roughly 50 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Manhattan and South Boston are about 185 mi (298 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 240 mi (387 km), a drive of about 4 hr 18 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 50 min.
| Straight-line distance | 185 mi / 298 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 240 mi / 387 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 4 hr 18 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 50 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $30 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 41.568, -72.525 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Manhattan to South Boston is about 185 mi (298 km) in a straight line, and roughly 240 mi (387 km) by road.