Distance from Memphis to Oakland (United States)

The distance between Memphis, Tennessee and Oakland, California is 2,888 kilometers (1,795 miles).

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Oakland, California, United States

Memphis is located in the southeastern United States while Oakland is situated on the west coast, both cities are separated by a vast expanse of diverse American landscapes. The straight-line distance between them is 2,888 kilometers, heading west.

Memphis is situated at an altitude of 84 meters above sea level, while Oakland is at only 24 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Memphis to Oakland spans approximately 3620 km, traversing major highways such as I-40 and I-580, passing through regions like Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Graceland, Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest National Park, Mojave Desert.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Memphis to Oakland crosses diverse terrains, including the Mississippi River, desert landscapes, and the Sierra Nevada, with landmarks like the Grand Canyon.

Best time to travel

The best times to travel are spring and fall, when tourism is moderate and weather is mild, avoiding the summer heat and winter rains in Oakland.

Climate

Oakland generally experiences milder temperatures compared to Memphis, with less humidity and more consistent weather patterns throughout the year.

Accessibility

Oakland offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, providing more options compared to Memphis for visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 5-6 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 4-5 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
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150 km/h
Memphis, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 35.1495° N 90.049° W

Elevation: 84 m (276 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Memphis International Airport (MEM)
  • Millington-Memphis Airport (NQA)
  • Olive Branch Airport (OLV)
  • Tunica Municipal Airport (UTM)
  • Tunica Municipal Airport (UTA)
Oakland, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 37.8044° N 122.2708° W

Elevation: 24 m (79 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Alameda Naval Air Station (NGZ)
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK)
  • Hayward Executive Airport (HWD)
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
  • Buchanan Field Airport (CCR)

Other distances from Memphis

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Memphis to New York City 1,537 km
From Memphis to Los Angeles 2,581 km
From Memphis to Chicago 773 km
From Memphis to Houston 778 km
From Memphis to Phoenix 2,032 km

Other distances from Oakland

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Oakland to New York City 4,126 km
From Oakland to Los Angeles 553 km
From Oakland to Chicago 2,977 km
From Oakland to Houston 2,636 km
From Oakland to Phoenix 1,042 km

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