How far is Oakland, CA, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 446 miles / 718 kilometers / 388 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Oakland (OAK) is 486 miles / 782 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 9 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Oakland International Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Oakland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Oakland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 446.174 miles
- 718.047 kilometers
- 387.715 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- 446.368 miles
- 718.360 kilometers
- 387.883 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 San Diego to Oakland?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Oakland?
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)
On average, flying from San Diego to Oakland generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 200 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Oakland
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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 San Diego (SAN) to Oakland (OAK)
| Southwest Airlines |