How far is Oakland, CA, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 2439 miles / 3925 kilometers / 2119 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Oakland (OAK) is 2889 miles / 4649 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 59 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Oakland International Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Oakland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Oakland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2439.069 miles
- 3925.301 kilometers
- 2119.493 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- 2433.308 miles
- 3916.029 kilometers
- 2114.486 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 Richmond to Oakland?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Oakland International Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Oakland?
The time difference between Richmond and Oakland is 3 hours. Oakland is 3 hours behind Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)
On average, flying from Richmond to Oakland generates about 268 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 268 kilograms equals 591 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Oakland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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 |