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How far is Harlingen, TX, from Oakland, CA?

The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Harlingen (Valley International Airport) is 1638 miles / 2637 kilometers / 1424 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Harlingen (HRL) is 1967 miles / 3165 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 20 minutes.

Oakland International Airport – Valley International Airport

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Distance from Oakland to Harlingen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1638.465 miles
  • 2636.854 kilometers
  • 1423.787 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
  • 1636.949 miles
  • 2634.414 kilometers
  • 1422.470 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 Harlingen?

The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Valley International Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Valley International Airport (HRL)

On average, flying from Oakland to Harlingen generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 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 Harlingen

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

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 Valley International Airport
City: Harlingen, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HRL
ICAO Code: KHRL
Coordinates: 26°13′42″N, 97°39′15″W