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How far is Memphis, TN, from Oakland, CA?

The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 1798 miles / 2894 kilometers / 1563 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Memphis (MEM) is 2085 miles / 3356 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 33 minutes.

Oakland International Airport – Memphis International Airport

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1798
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1563
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Distance from Oakland to Memphis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1798.310 miles
  • 2894.099 kilometers
  • 1562.688 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
  • 1794.267 miles
  • 2887.593 kilometers
  • 1559.176 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 Memphis?

The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Memphis International Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)

On average, flying from Oakland to Memphis generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 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 Memphis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).

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 Memphis International Airport
City: Memphis, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEM
ICAO Code: KMEM
Coordinates: 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W