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How far is Thunder Bay from Oakland, CA?

The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) is 1803 miles / 2901 kilometers / 1566 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Thunder Bay (YQT) is 2222 miles / 3576 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 47 minutes.

Oakland International Airport – Thunder Bay International Airport

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1803
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2901
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1566
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Distance from Oakland to Thunder Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1802.684 miles
  • 2901.139 kilometers
  • 1566.490 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
  • 1798.950 miles
  • 2895.129 kilometers
  • 1563.245 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 Thunder Bay?

The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)

On average, flying from Oakland to Thunder Bay generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 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 Thunder Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT).

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 Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″W