How far is Oakland, CA, from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 2576 miles / 4145 kilometers / 2238 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New York (JFK) to Oakland (OAK) is 2927 miles / 4711 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 32 minutes.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Oakland International Airport
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Distance from New York to Oakland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Oakland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2575.711 miles
- 4145.206 kilometers
- 2238.232 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- 2569.464 miles
- 4135.151 kilometers
- 2232.803 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 New York to Oakland?
The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Oakland International Airport is 5 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Oakland?
The time difference between New York and Oakland is 3 hours. Oakland is 3 hours behind New York.
Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)
On average, flying from New York to Oakland generates about 284 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 284 kilograms equals 626 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Oakland
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).
Airport information
| Origin | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″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 New York (JFK) to Oakland (OAK)
| JetBlue Airways |