How far is Raleigh, NC, from Oakland, CA?
The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 2390 miles / 3847 kilometers / 2077 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Raleigh (RDU) is 2825 miles / 4547 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 15 minutes.
Oakland International Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport
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Distance from Oakland to Raleigh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Oakland to Raleigh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2390.248 miles
- 3846.730 kilometers
- 2077.068 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- 2384.740 miles
- 3837.867 kilometers
- 2072.282 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 Raleigh?
The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 5 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Oakland and Raleigh?
The time difference between Oakland and Raleigh is 3 hours. Raleigh is 3 hours ahead of Oakland.
Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)
On average, flying from Oakland to Raleigh generates about 262 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 262 kilograms equals 578 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 Raleigh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).
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 | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W |