How far is Oakland, CA, from Philadelphia, PA?
The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 2511 miles / 4041 kilometers / 2182 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Oakland (OAK) is 2879 miles / 4634 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 37 minutes.
Philadelphia International Airport – Oakland International Airport
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Distance from Philadelphia to Oakland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Philadelphia to Oakland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2510.992 miles
- 4041.049 kilometers
- 2181.992 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- 2504.928 miles
- 4031.292 kilometers
- 2176.723 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 Philadelphia to Oakland?
The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Oakland International Airport is 5 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Oakland?
Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)
On average, flying from Philadelphia to Oakland generates about 276 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 276 kilograms equals 609 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Oakland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).
Airport information
| Origin | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W |
| Destination | Oakland International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Oakland, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | OAK |
| ICAO Code: | KOAK |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W |