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How far is Oakland, CA, from Baltimore, MD?

The distance between Baltimore (Baltimore–Washington International Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 2447 miles / 3938 kilometers / 2126 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Baltimore (BWI) to Oakland (OAK) is 2822 miles / 4541 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 30 minutes.

Baltimore–Washington International Airport – Oakland International Airport

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2126
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Distance from Baltimore to Oakland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2446.672 miles
  • 3937.538 kilometers
  • 2126.100 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
  • 2440.795 miles
  • 3928.078 kilometers
  • 2120.992 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 Baltimore to Oakland?

The estimated flight time from Baltimore–Washington International Airport to Oakland International Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)

On average, flying from Baltimore to Oakland generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 593 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Baltimore to Oakland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).

Airport information

Origin Baltimore–Washington International Airport
City: Baltimore, MD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BWI
ICAO Code: KBWI
Coordinates: 39°10′31″N, 76°40′5″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