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How far is Oakland, CA, from Wilkes-Barre, PA?

The distance between Wilkes-Barre (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 2467 miles / 3970 kilometers / 2144 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wilkes-Barre (AVP) to Oakland (OAK) is 2815 miles / 4530 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 18 minutes.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport – Oakland International Airport

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Distance from Wilkes-Barre to Oakland

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wilkes-Barre to Oakland. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2466.806 miles
  • 3969.940 kilometers
  • 2143.596 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
  • 2460.813 miles
  • 3960.295 kilometers
  • 2138.388 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 Wilkes-Barre to Oakland?

The estimated flight time from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Oakland International Airport is 5 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)

On average, flying from Wilkes-Barre to Oakland generates about 271 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 271 kilograms equals 598 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wilkes-Barre to Oakland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).

Airport information

Origin Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
City: Wilkes-Barre, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AVP
ICAO Code: KAVP
Coordinates: 41°20′18″N, 75°43′24″W
Destination Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W