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How far is Oakland, CA, from San Salvador?

The distance between San Salvador (El Salvador International Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 2636 miles / 4242 kilometers / 2291 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Salvador (SAL) to Oakland (OAK) is 3249 miles / 5229 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 12 minutes.

El Salvador International Airport – Oakland International Airport

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2636
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4242
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Distance from San Salvador to Oakland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2635.961 miles
  • 4242.167 kilometers
  • 2290.587 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
  • 2637.064 miles
  • 4243.943 kilometers
  • 2291.546 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 San Salvador to Oakland?

The estimated flight time from El Salvador International Airport to Oakland International Airport is 5 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)

On average, flying from San Salvador to Oakland generates about 291 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 291 kilograms equals 642 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Salvador to Oakland

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).

Airport information

Origin El Salvador International Airport
City: San Salvador
Country: El Salvador Flag of El Salvador
IATA Code: SAL
ICAO Code: MSLP
Coordinates: 13°26′27″N, 89°3′20″W
Destination 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