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How far is Fargo, ND, from Oakland, CA?

The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Fargo (Hector International Airport) is 1439 miles / 2316 kilometers / 1251 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Fargo (FAR) is 1781 miles / 2866 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 45 minutes.

Oakland International Airport – Hector International Airport

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1439
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Distance from Oakland to Fargo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1439.146 miles
  • 2316.081 kilometers
  • 1250.584 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
  • 1436.392 miles
  • 2311.649 kilometers
  • 1248.191 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 Fargo?

The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Hector International Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Hector International Airport (FAR)

On average, flying from Oakland to Fargo generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 387 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 Fargo

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

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 Hector International Airport
City: Fargo, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAR
ICAO Code: KFAR
Coordinates: 46°55′14″N, 96°48′56″W