How far is Oakland, CA, from Minneapolis, MN?
The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 1578 miles / 2540 kilometers / 1371 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Oakland (OAK) is 1979 miles / 3185 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 50 minutes.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Oakland International Airport
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Distance from Minneapolis to Oakland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Minneapolis to Oakland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1578.093 miles
- 2539.695 kilometers
- 1371.326 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- 1574.622 miles
- 2534.109 kilometers
- 1368.309 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 Minneapolis to Oakland?
The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Oakland International Airport is 3 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Oakland?
Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)
On average, flying from Minneapolis to Oakland generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 407 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Oakland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).
Airport information
| Origin | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Minneapolis, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSP |
| ICAO Code: | KMSP |
| Coordinates: | 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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 Minneapolis (MSP) to Oakland (OAK)
| AirTran Airways |