New York to Oakland

Flight distance, time and route map · JFK → OAK

The shortest path between the airports (great circle).
Distance4,135 km2,569 miles · 2,233 nautical miles
Flight time
about 5 h 40 min direct, estimated
Heading
west 282° at departure
Type
Domestic · long-haul
Oakland to New York

Questions

How far is New York from Oakland by plane?

The great-circle distance between John F. Kennedy International Airport and Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport is 4,135 km (2,569 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from New York to Oakland?

About 5 h 40 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave New York heading west (282°) on the shortest path.

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