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How far is El Paso, TX, from Oakland, CA?

The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and El Paso (El Paso International Airport) is 987 miles / 1589 kilometers / 858 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to El Paso (ELP) is 1171 miles / 1884 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 53 minutes.

Oakland International Airport – El Paso International Airport

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Distance from Oakland to El Paso

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 987.414 miles
  • 1589.088 kilometers
  • 858.039 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
  • 986.002 miles
  • 1586.816 kilometers
  • 856.812 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 El Paso?

The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to El Paso International Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and El Paso International Airport (ELP)

On average, flying from Oakland to El Paso generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 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 El Paso

See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and El Paso International Airport (ELP).

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 El Paso International Airport
City: El Paso, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ELP
ICAO Code: KELP
Coordinates: 31°48′25″N, 106°22′40″W