How far is Detroit, MI, from Oakland, CA?
The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 2068 miles / 3329 kilometers / 1797 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Detroit (DTW) is 2382 miles / 3833 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 25 minutes.
Oakland International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Oakland to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Oakland to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2068.309 miles
- 3328.621 kilometers
- 1797.312 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- 2063.330 miles
- 3320.608 kilometers
- 1792.985 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 Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Oakland and Detroit?
The time difference between Oakland and Detroit is 3 hours. Detroit is 3 hours ahead of Oakland.
Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Oakland to Detroit generates about 225 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 225 kilograms equals 496 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 Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
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 | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |