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How far is Oakland, CA, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 337 miles / 543 kilometers / 293 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Oakland (OAK) is 370 miles / 596 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 53 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Oakland International Airport

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337
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543
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293
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Distance from Los Angeles to Oakland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 337.128 miles
  • 542.555 kilometers
  • 292.956 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
  • 337.255 miles
  • 542.760 kilometers
  • 293.067 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 Los Angeles to Oakland?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland International Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Oakland?

There is no time difference between Los Angeles and Oakland.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Oakland generates about 75 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 75 kilograms equals 165 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Oakland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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

Airlines flying from Los Angeles (LAX) to Oakland (OAK)

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