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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Oakland, CA?

The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Philadelphia (Wings Field) is 2506 miles / 4033 kilometers / 2178 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Philadelphia (BBX) is 2866 miles / 4612 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 16 minutes.

Oakland International Airport – Wings Field

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2506
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4033
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2178
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Distance from Oakland to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2505.967 miles
  • 4032.964 kilometers
  • 2177.626 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
  • 2499.907 miles
  • 4023.210 kilometers
  • 2172.360 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 Oakland to Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Wings Field is 5 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Wings Field (BBX)

On average, flying from Oakland to Philadelphia generates about 276 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 276 kilograms equals 608 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Oakland to Philadelphia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Wings Field (BBX).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Wings Field
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BBX
ICAO Code: KLOM
Coordinates: 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″W