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How far is Oakland, CA, from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 2569 miles / 4134 kilometers / 2232 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Oakland (OAK) is 2918 miles / 4696 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 21 minutes.

New York LaGuardia Airport – Oakland International Airport

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2569
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4134
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2232
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Distance from New York to Oakland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2568.985 miles
  • 4134.381 kilometers
  • 2232.387 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
  • 2562.750 miles
  • 4124.346 kilometers
  • 2226.969 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 New York to Oakland?

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Oakland International Airport is 5 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)

On average, flying from New York to Oakland generates about 283 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 283 kilograms equals 624 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Oakland

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″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