How far is Oakland, CA, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 2068 miles / 3329 kilometers / 1797 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Oakland (OAK) is 2384 miles / 3837 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 24 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Oakland International Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Oakland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Oakland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2068.309 miles
- 3328.621 kilometers
- 1797.312 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- 2063.330 miles
- 3320.608 kilometers
- 1792.985 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 Detroit to Oakland?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Oakland International Airport is 4 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Oakland?
The time difference between Detroit and Oakland is 3 hours. Oakland is 3 hours behind Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)
On average, flying from Detroit to Oakland generates about 225 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 225 kilograms equals 496 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Oakland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″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 |