How far is Oakland, CA, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 2390 miles / 3847 kilometers / 2077 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Oakland (OAK) is 2822 miles / 4542 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 13 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Oakland International Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Oakland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Oakland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2390.248 miles
- 3846.730 kilometers
- 2077.068 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- 2384.740 miles
- 3837.867 kilometers
- 2072.282 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 Raleigh to Oakland?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Oakland International Airport is 5 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Oakland?
The time difference between Raleigh and Oakland is 3 hours. Oakland is 3 hours behind Raleigh.
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Oakland generates about 262 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 262 kilograms equals 578 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Oakland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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 |