How far is Columbia, SC, from Oakland, CA?
The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 2304 miles / 3708 kilometers / 2002 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Columbia (CAE) is 2663 miles / 4285 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 8 minutes.
Oakland International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Oakland to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Oakland to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2303.858 miles
- 3707.700 kilometers
- 2001.998 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- 2298.776 miles
- 3699.522 kilometers
- 1997.582 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 Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Oakland and Columbia?
The time difference between Oakland and Columbia is 3 hours. Columbia is 3 hours ahead of Oakland.
Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Oakland to Columbia generates about 252 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 252 kilograms equals 556 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 Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
Airport information
| Origin | Oakland International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Oakland, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | OAK |
| ICAO Code: | KOAK |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W |
| Destination | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |