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How far is Oakland, CA, from Miami, FL?

The distance between Miami (Miami International Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 2577 miles / 4148 kilometers / 2240 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Miami (MIA) to Oakland (OAK) is 3020 miles / 4860 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 37 minutes.

Miami International Airport – Oakland International Airport

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2577
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4148
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2240
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Distance from Miami to Oakland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2577.361 miles
  • 4147.861 kilometers
  • 2239.666 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
  • 2573.372 miles
  • 4141.441 kilometers
  • 2236.199 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 Miami to Oakland?

The estimated flight time from Miami International Airport to Oakland International Airport is 5 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)

On average, flying from Miami to Oakland generates about 284 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 284 kilograms equals 627 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Miami to Oakland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).

Airport information

Origin Miami International Airport
City: Miami, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MIA
ICAO Code: KMIA
Coordinates: 25°47′35″N, 80°17′26″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