How far is Oakland, CA, from Columbus, OH?
The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 2110 miles / 3395 kilometers / 1833 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Oakland (OAK) is 2459 miles / 3958 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 50 minutes.
Rickenbacker International Airport – Oakland International Airport
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Distance from Columbus to Oakland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbus to Oakland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2109.795 miles
- 3395.386 kilometers
- 1833.362 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- 2104.712 miles
- 3387.206 kilometers
- 1828.945 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 Columbus to Oakland?
The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Oakland International Airport is 4 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Oakland?
The time difference between Columbus and Oakland is 3 hours. Oakland is 3 hours behind Columbus.
Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)
On average, flying from Columbus to Oakland generates about 230 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 230 kilograms equals 507 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Oakland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).
Airport information
| Origin | Rickenbacker International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LCK |
| ICAO Code: | KLCK |
| Coordinates: | 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″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 |