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How far is Oakland, CA, from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 2004 miles / 3226 kilometers / 1742 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Oakland (OAK) is 2313 miles / 3722 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 48 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Oakland International Airport

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2004
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3226
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1742
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Distance from Birmingham to Oakland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2004.410 miles
  • 3225.785 kilometers
  • 1741.784 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
  • 2000.077 miles
  • 3218.813 kilometers
  • 1738.020 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 Birmingham to Oakland?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Oakland International Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Oakland generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 481 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Birmingham to Oakland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).

Airport information

Origin Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″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