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How far is Baltimore, MD, from Oakland, CA?

The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Baltimore (Baltimore–Washington International Airport) is 2447 miles / 3938 kilometers / 2126 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Baltimore (BWI) is 2818 miles / 4535 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 34 minutes.

Oakland International Airport – Baltimore–Washington International Airport

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Distance from Oakland to Baltimore

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2446.672 miles
  • 3937.538 kilometers
  • 2126.100 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
  • 2440.795 miles
  • 3928.078 kilometers
  • 2120.992 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 Baltimore?

The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Baltimore–Washington International Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI)

On average, flying from Oakland to Baltimore generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 593 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 Baltimore

See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI).

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 Baltimore–Washington International Airport
City: Baltimore, MD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BWI
ICAO Code: KBWI
Coordinates: 39°10′31″N, 76°40′5″W