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How far is Nashville, TN, from Oakland, CA?

The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Nashville (Nashville International Airport) is 1959 miles / 3153 kilometers / 1702 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Nashville (BNA) is 2296 miles / 3695 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 21 minutes.

Oakland International Airport – Nashville International Airport

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1959
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3153
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1702
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Distance from Oakland to Nashville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1959.101 miles
  • 3152.867 kilometers
  • 1702.412 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
  • 1954.574 miles
  • 3145.582 kilometers
  • 1698.478 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 Oakland to Nashville?

The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Nashville International Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Nashville International Airport (BNA)

On average, flying from Oakland to Nashville generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 471 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Oakland to Nashville

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Nashville International Airport
City: Nashville, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BNA
ICAO Code: KBNA
Coordinates: 36°7′28″N, 86°40′41″W