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How far is Denver, CO, from Oakland, CA?

The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Denver (Denver International Airport) is 957 miles / 1540 kilometers / 832 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Denver (DEN) is 1258 miles / 2025 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 45 minutes.

Oakland International Airport – Denver International Airport

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957
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1540
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832
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Distance from Oakland to Denver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 957.157 miles
  • 1540.396 kilometers
  • 831.747 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
  • 954.924 miles
  • 1536.802 kilometers
  • 829.806 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 Denver?

The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Denver International Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Denver International Airport (DEN)

On average, flying from Oakland to Denver generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 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 Denver

See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Denver International Airport (DEN).

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 Denver International Airport
City: Denver, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEN
ICAO Code: KDEN
Coordinates: 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″W

Airlines flying from Oakland (OAK) to Denver (DEN)

AirTran Airways
Southwest Airlines