How far is Richmond, VA, from Oakland, CA?
The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2439 miles / 3925 kilometers / 2119 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Richmond (RIC) is 2886 miles / 4644 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 56 minutes.
Oakland International Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Oakland to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Oakland to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2439.069 miles
- 3925.301 kilometers
- 2119.493 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- 2433.308 miles
- 3916.029 kilometers
- 2114.486 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 Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Oakland and Richmond?
The time difference between Oakland and Richmond is 3 hours. Richmond is 3 hours ahead of Oakland.
Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Oakland to Richmond generates about 268 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 268 kilograms equals 591 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 Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
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 | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |