Latitude and Longitude of Boston, USA

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About Boston

Boston is a historic city in Massachusetts, United States, located along the Atlantic coast. It is known for its role in American history and strong academic institutions.

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Decimal Coordinates

Latitude
42.3601
Longitude
-71.0589

DMS Format

Lat (DMS)
42° 21' 36.36" N
Lng (DMS)
71° 03' 32.04" W

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Geographic Profile

Country USA
Hemisphere Northern
Coordinates 42.3601, -71.0589

Quick Facts

Hemisphere Northern
Elevation 27 m (89 ft)
Time Zone America/New_York
UTC Offset -04:00
DST Observed Yes

Distance From Nearby Cities

Providence 66.4 km New York 306.1 km Jersey City 308.3 km Newark 315.8 km Philadelphia 435.6 km

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Frequently Asked Questions

The latitude of Boston is 42.3601. This coordinate represents how far north or south the location is from the equator, measured in degrees.
The longitude of Boston is -71.0589. This coordinate represents how far east or west the location is from the Prime Meridian, measured in degrees.
Boston coordinates are available in decimal degrees and DMS (Degrees, Minutes, Seconds) formats. Both formats are widely used in GPS devices and mapping applications.
Boston is located in USA . It lies in the Northern Hemisphere at coordinates 42.3601, -71.0589.
You can use these coordinates for GPS navigation, mapping applications, GIS software, travel planning, location-based services, and development of location-aware applications.