How far is Oakland, CA, from Birmingham, AL?
The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 2004 miles / 3226 kilometers / 1742 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Oakland (OAK) is 2316 miles / 3728 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 36 minutes.
Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Oakland International Airport
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Distance from Birmingham to Oakland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Birmingham to Oakland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2004.410 miles
- 3225.785 kilometers
- 1741.784 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- 2000.077 miles
- 3218.813 kilometers
- 1738.020 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 Birmingham to Oakland?
The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Oakland International Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Birmingham and Oakland?
The time difference between Birmingham and Oakland is 2 hours. Oakland is 2 hours behind Birmingham.
Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)
On average, flying from Birmingham to Oakland generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 481 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Birmingham to Oakland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).
Airport information
| Origin | Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Birmingham, AL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BHM |
| ICAO Code: | KBHM |
| Coordinates: | 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″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 |