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How far is Columbus, OH, from Oakland, CA?

The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 2110 miles / 3395 kilometers / 1833 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Columbus (LCK) is 2454 miles / 3950 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 47 minutes.

Oakland International Airport – Rickenbacker 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)
  • 2109.795 miles
  • 3395.386 kilometers
  • 1833.362 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
  • 2104.712 miles
  • 3387.206 kilometers
  • 1828.945 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 Rickenbacker International Airport is 4 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

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 Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

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 Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W