How far is Oakland, CA, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 2432 miles / 3914 kilometers / 2113 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Oakland (OAK) is 2820 miles / 4538 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 36 minutes.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Oakland International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Oakland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Oakland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2432.129 miles
- 3914.133 kilometers
- 2113.463 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- 2426.302 miles
- 3904.755 kilometers
- 2108.399 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 Washington D.C. to Oakland?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Oakland International Airport is 5 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Oakland?
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Oakland generates about 267 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 267 kilograms equals 589 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Oakland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).
Airport information
| Origin | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″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 |