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How far is Charleston, WV, from Oakland, CA?

The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Charleston (Yeager Airport) is 2198 miles / 3538 kilometers / 1910 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Charleston (CRW) is 2567 miles / 4131 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 1 minutes.

Oakland International Airport – Yeager Airport

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2198
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1910
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Distance from Oakland to Charleston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2198.175 miles
  • 3537.620 kilometers
  • 1910.162 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
  • 2192.931 miles
  • 3529.180 kilometers
  • 1905.605 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 Charleston?

The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Yeager Airport is 4 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Yeager Airport (CRW)

On average, flying from Oakland to Charleston generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 529 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 Charleston

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

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 Yeager Airport
City: Charleston, WV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CRW
ICAO Code: KCRW
Coordinates: 38°22′23″N, 81°35′35″W