How far is Washington D.C. from Oakland, CA?
The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 2409 miles / 3876 kilometers / 2093 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Washington D.C. (IAD) is 2808 miles / 4519 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 34 minutes.
Oakland International Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport
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Distance from Oakland to Washington D.C.
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Oakland to Washington D.C.. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2408.744 miles
- 3876.498 kilometers
- 2093.142 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- 2402.969 miles
- 3867.203 kilometers
- 2088.123 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 Washington D.C.?
The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 5 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Oakland and Washington D.C.?
Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
On average, flying from Oakland to Washington D.C. generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 583 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 Washington D.C.
See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
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 | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |