How far is Chicago, IL, from Oakland, CA?
The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 1836 miles / 2954 kilometers / 1595 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Chicago (ORD) is 2129 miles / 3426 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 51 minutes.
Oakland International Airport – Chicago O'Hare 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)- 1835.763 miles
- 2954.374 kilometers
- 1595.234 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- 1831.379 miles
- 2947.318 kilometers
- 1591.425 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 O'Hare International Airport is 3 hours and 58 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Oakland to Chicago generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 447 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
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 O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
Airlines flying from Oakland (OAK) to Chicago (ORD)
| Spirit Airlines |