How far is Columbus, OH, from Oakland, CA?
The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 2110 miles / 3395 kilometers / 1833 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Columbus (CMH) is 2450 miles / 3943 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 41 minutes.
Oakland International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport
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Distance from Oakland to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Oakland to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2109.754 miles
- 3395.320 kilometers
- 1833.326 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- 2104.668 miles
- 3387.134 kilometers
- 1828.906 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 Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 4 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Oakland and Columbus?
The time difference between Oakland and Columbus is 3 hours. Columbus is 3 hours ahead of Oakland.
Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
On average, flying from Oakland to Columbus generates about 230 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 230 kilograms equals 507 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 Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
Airport information
| Origin | Oakland International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Oakland, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | OAK |
| ICAO Code: | KOAK |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W |
| Destination | John Glenn Columbus International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CMH |
| ICAO Code: | KCMH |
| Coordinates: | 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W |
Airlines flying from Oakland (OAK) to Columbus (CMH)
| AirTran Airways |