How far is Oakland, CA, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 1628 miles / 2620 kilometers / 1415 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Oakland (OAK) is 1924 miles / 3096 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 19 minutes.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Oakland International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Oakland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Oakland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1628.237 miles
- 2620.393 kilometers
- 1414.899 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- 1625.539 miles
- 2616.052 kilometers
- 1412.555 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 Houston to Oakland?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Oakland International Airport is 3 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Oakland?
The time difference between Houston and Oakland is 2 hours. Oakland is 2 hours behind Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)
On average, flying from Houston to Oakland generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 414 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Oakland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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 |