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How far is Oakland, CA, from Newark, NJ?

The distance between Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 2555 miles / 4112 kilometers / 2220 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Newark (EWR) to Oakland (OAK) is 2904 miles / 4673 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 1 minutes.

New York Newark Liberty International Airport – Oakland International Airport

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2555
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4112
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2220
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Distance from Newark to Oakland

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Newark to Oakland. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2554.918 miles
  • 4111.741 kilometers
  • 2220.163 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
  • 2548.720 miles
  • 4101.766 kilometers
  • 2214.777 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 Newark to Oakland?

The estimated flight time from New York Newark Liberty International Airport to Oakland International Airport is 5 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)

On average, flying from Newark to Oakland generates about 282 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 282 kilograms equals 621 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Newark to Oakland

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).

Airport information

Origin New York Newark Liberty International Airport
City: Newark, NJ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EWR
ICAO Code: KEWR
Coordinates: 40°41′33″N, 74°10′7″W
Destination Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W