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How far is London from Oakland, CA?

The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and London (London Heathrow Airport) is 5357 miles / 8621 kilometers / 4655 nautical miles.

Oakland International Airport – London Heathrow Airport

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Distance from Oakland to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5357.041 miles
  • 8621.322 kilometers
  • 4655.141 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
  • 5343.235 miles
  • 8599.103 kilometers
  • 4643.144 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 London?

The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 10 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

On average, flying from Oakland to London generates about 631 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 631 kilograms equals 1 390 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Oakland to London

See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

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 London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W