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How far is New York, NY, from Oakland, CA?

The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) is 2569 miles / 4134 kilometers / 2232 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to New York (LGA) is 2919 miles / 4697 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 27 minutes.

Oakland International Airport – New York LaGuardia Airport

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Distance from Oakland to New York

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2568.985 miles
  • 4134.381 kilometers
  • 2232.387 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
  • 2562.750 miles
  • 4124.346 kilometers
  • 2226.969 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 New York?

The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport is 5 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

On average, flying from Oakland to New York generates about 283 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 283 kilograms equals 624 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 New York

See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

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 New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″W