How far is Oakland, CA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 1844 miles / 2968 kilometers / 1603 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Oakland (OAK) is 2131 miles / 3429 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 51 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Oakland International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Oakland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Oakland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1844.210 miles
- 2967.969 kilometers
- 1602.575 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 1839.798 miles
- 2960.868 kilometers
- 1598.741 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Oakland?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Oakland International Airport is 3 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Oakland?
The time difference between Chicago and Oakland is 2 hours. Oakland is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)
On average, flying from Chicago to Oakland generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 449 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Oakland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
| Destination | Oakland International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Oakland, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | OAK |
| ICAO Code: | KOAK |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W |
Airlines flying from Chicago (MDW) to Oakland (OAK)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |