How far is Oakland, CA, from Columbia, SC?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 2304 miles / 3708 kilometers / 2002 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Oakland (OAK) is 2661 miles / 4283 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 11 minutes.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Oakland International Airport
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Distance from Columbia to Oakland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Oakland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2303.858 miles
- 3707.700 kilometers
- 2001.998 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- 2298.776 miles
- 3699.522 kilometers
- 1997.582 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 Columbia to Oakland?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Oakland International Airport is 4 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Oakland?
The time difference between Columbia and Oakland is 3 hours. Oakland is 3 hours behind Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)
On average, flying from Columbia to Oakland generates about 252 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 252 kilograms equals 556 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Oakland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″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 |