How far is Oakland, CA, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 2409 miles / 3876 kilometers / 2093 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Oakland (OAK) is 2812 miles / 4525 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 29 minutes.
Washington Dulles International 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)- 2408.744 miles
- 3876.498 kilometers
- 2093.142 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- 2402.969 miles
- 3867.203 kilometers
- 2088.123 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 Washington Dulles International Airport to Oakland International Airport is 5 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Oakland?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Oakland generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 583 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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 |