How far is Chicago, IL, from Oakland, CA?
The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1844 miles / 2968 kilometers / 1603 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Chicago (MDW) is 2129 miles / 3427 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 54 minutes.
Oakland International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Oakland to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Oakland to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1844.210 miles
- 2967.969 kilometers
- 1602.575 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- 1839.798 miles
- 2960.868 kilometers
- 1598.741 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 Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 3 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Oakland and Chicago?
The time difference between Oakland and Chicago is 2 hours. Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Oakland.
Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Oakland to Chicago generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 449 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 Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
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 | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
Airlines flying from Oakland (OAK) to Chicago (MDW)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |