How far is Oakland, CA, from San Jose?
The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 3035 miles / 4885 kilometers / 2638 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJO) to Oakland (OAK) is 3864 miles / 6218 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 20 minutes.
Juan Santamaría International Airport – Oakland International Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Oakland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Oakland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3035.226 miles
- 4884.723 kilometers
- 2637.539 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- 3036.743 miles
- 4887.164 kilometers
- 2638.857 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 Jose to Oakland?
The estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Oakland International Airport is 6 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Oakland?
The time difference between San Jose and Oakland is 2 hours. Oakland is 2 hours behind San Jose.
Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)
On average, flying from San Jose to Oakland generates about 338 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 338 kilograms equals 746 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 Jose to Oakland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).
Airport information
| Origin | Juan Santamaría International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose |
| Country: | Costa Rica  |
| IATA Code: | SJO |
| ICAO Code: | MROC |
| Coordinates: | 9°59′37″N, 84°12′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 |