How far is Oakland, CA, from Roanoke, VA?
The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 2300 miles / 3702 kilometers / 1999 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Oakland (OAK) is 2721 miles / 4379 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 9 minutes.
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Oakland International Airport
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Distance from Roanoke to Oakland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Roanoke to Oakland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2300.475 miles
- 3702.255 kilometers
- 1999.058 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- 2295.053 miles
- 3693.529 kilometers
- 1994.346 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 Roanoke to Oakland?
The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Oakland International Airport is 4 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Roanoke and Oakland?
The time difference between Roanoke and Oakland is 3 hours. Oakland is 3 hours behind Roanoke.
Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)
On average, flying from Roanoke to Oakland generates about 252 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 252 kilograms equals 556 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Oakland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).
Airport information
| Origin | Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Roanoke, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ROA |
| ICAO Code: | KROA |
| Coordinates: | 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″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 |