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How far is Oakland, CA, from Milwaukee, WI?

The distance between Milwaukee (Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 1835 miles / 2952 kilometers / 1594 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Milwaukee (MKE) to Oakland (OAK) is 2171 miles / 3494 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 28 minutes.

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport – Oakland International Airport

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1835
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2952
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1594
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Distance from Milwaukee to Oakland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1834.591 miles
  • 2952.488 kilometers
  • 1594.216 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
  • 1830.250 miles
  • 2945.502 kilometers
  • 1590.444 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 Milwaukee to Oakland?

The estimated flight time from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport to Oakland International Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)

On average, flying from Milwaukee to Oakland generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 447 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Milwaukee to Oakland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).

Airport information

Origin Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport
City: Milwaukee, WI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKE
ICAO Code: KMKE
Coordinates: 42°56′49″N, 87°53′47″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