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How far is Yellowknife from Oakland, CA?

The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 1742 miles / 2803 kilometers / 1514 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Yellowknife (YZF) is 2354 miles / 3789 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 25 minutes.

Oakland International Airport – Yellowknife Airport

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1742
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2803
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1514
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Distance from Oakland to Yellowknife

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1741.736 miles
  • 2803.052 kilometers
  • 1513.527 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
  • 1741.050 miles
  • 2801.949 kilometers
  • 1512.931 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 Yellowknife?

The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)

On average, flying from Oakland to Yellowknife generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 431 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 Yellowknife

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

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 Yellowknife Airport
City: Yellowknife
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZF
ICAO Code: CYZF
Coordinates: 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″W