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How far is Phoenix, AZ, from Oakland, CA?

The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 646 miles / 1040 kilometers / 561 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Phoenix (PHX) is 739 miles / 1189 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 26 minutes.

Oakland International Airport – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

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Distance from Oakland to Phoenix

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 645.973 miles
  • 1039.593 kilometers
  • 561.335 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
  • 645.123 miles
  • 1038.224 kilometers
  • 560.596 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 Phoenix?

The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

On average, flying from Oakland to Phoenix generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 261 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 Phoenix

See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W

Airlines flying from Oakland (OAK) to Phoenix (PHX)

American Airlines
Southwest Airlines