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How far is Chattanooga, TN, from Oakland, CA?

The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Chattanooga (Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport) is 2059 miles / 3313 kilometers / 1789 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Chattanooga (CHA) is 2421 miles / 3896 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 45 minutes.

Oakland International Airport – Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Oakland to Chattanooga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2058.834 miles
  • 3313.372 kilometers
  • 1789.078 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
  • 2054.185 miles
  • 3305.890 kilometers
  • 1785.038 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 Chattanooga?

The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)

On average, flying from Oakland to Chattanooga generates about 224 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 224 kilograms equals 494 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 Chattanooga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA).

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 Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
City: Chattanooga, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHA
ICAO Code: KCHA
Coordinates: 35°2′7″N, 85°12′13″W