How far is Oakland, CA, from Vancouver?
The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 793 miles / 1277 kilometers / 690 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to Oakland (OAK) is 947 miles / 1524 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 21 minutes.
Vancouver International Airport – Oakland International Airport
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Distance from Vancouver to Oakland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vancouver to Oakland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 793.478 miles
- 1276.979 kilometers
- 689.513 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- 794.133 miles
- 1278.034 kilometers
- 690.083 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 Vancouver to Oakland?
The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Oakland International Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vancouver and Oakland?
Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)
On average, flying from Vancouver to Oakland generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 296 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to Oakland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).
Airport information
| Origin | Vancouver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vancouver |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YVR |
| ICAO Code: | CYVR |
| Coordinates: | 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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 |