How far is Oakland, CA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 1836 miles / 2954 kilometers / 1595 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Oakland (OAK) is 2131 miles / 3429 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 46 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Oakland International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Oakland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Oakland. 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 Chicago to Oakland?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Oakland International Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Oakland?
The time difference between Chicago and Oakland is 2 hours. Oakland is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)
On average, flying from Chicago to Oakland 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 Chicago to Oakland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Oakland International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Oakland, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | OAK |
| ICAO Code: | KOAK |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W |
Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Oakland (OAK)
| Spirit Airlines |