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How far is Newark, NJ, from Oakland, CA?

The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) is 2555 miles / 4112 kilometers / 2220 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Newark (EWR) is 2900 miles / 4667 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 4 minutes.

Oakland International Airport – New York Newark Liberty International Airport

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Distance from Oakland to Newark

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2554.918 miles
  • 4111.741 kilometers
  • 2220.163 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
  • 2548.720 miles
  • 4101.766 kilometers
  • 2214.777 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 Newark?

The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to New York Newark Liberty International Airport is 5 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

On average, flying from Oakland to Newark generates about 282 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 282 kilograms equals 621 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 Newark

See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

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 New York Newark Liberty International Airport
City: Newark, NJ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EWR
ICAO Code: KEWR
Coordinates: 40°41′33″N, 74°10′7″W