Distance from Oakland to Houston (United States)

The distance between Oakland, California and Houston, Texas is 2,636 kilometers (1,638 miles).

Oakland, California, United States

Houston, Texas, United States

Oakland is located in California on the west coast of the United States, while Houston is situated in Texas in the southern region of the country. The straight-line distance between them is 2,636 kilometers, heading east.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Oakland at 24 meters above sea level and Houston at 30 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Oakland to Houston covers major highways such as I-5 S, I-10 E, passing through regions like Central Valley, Arizona desert, and Texas plains.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Central Valley, Arizona desert, San Antonio, Austin.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Oakland to Houston crosses diverse landscapes, including the Sierra Nevada, deserts, and Texas plains, with landmarks like the Golden Gate and Alamo.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring for mild temperatures and blooming landscapes or in fall for cultural festivals and cooler weather in Houston.

Climate

Houston generally experiences warmer and more humid conditions compared to Oakland, with more rainfall throughout the year.

Accessibility

Houston offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, similar to Oakland, making it convenient for visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

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

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 29.7633° N 95.3633° W

Elevation: 30 m (98 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • William P Hobby Airport (HOU)
  • Andrau Airpark (AAP)
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
  • Ellington Airport (EFD)
  • West Houston Airport (IWS)

Other distances from Oakland

Distance 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

Other distances from Houston

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Houston to New York City 2,283 km
From Houston to Los Angeles 2,211 km
From Houston to Chicago 1,510 km
From Houston to Phoenix 1,635 km
From Houston to Philadelphia 2,158 km

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Oakland and Houston.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Morelia, Mexico Charlotte, United States 2,636 km
Montréal, Canada Denver, United States 2,636 km
Mississauga, Canada Santiago de Cuba, Cuba 2,637 km
Torreón, Mexico Detroit, United States 2,635 km
Guatemala City, Guatemala San Juan, Puerto Rico 2,637 km
Villa Nueva, Guatemala Chiclayo, Peru 2,637 km
Denver, United States The Bronx, United States 2,635 km
New York City, United States Colorado Springs, United States 2,635 km
Manhattan, United States Colorado Springs, United States 2,637 km
Brooklyn, United States Mérida, Mexico 2,637 km
Brasília, Brazil Mar del Plata, Argentina 2,638 km
Philadelphia, United States Nuevo Laredo, Mexico 2,634 km
Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic Cuenca, Ecuador 2,634 km
Zapopan, Mexico San Francisco, United States 2,634 km
Mexico City, Mexico Bakersfield, United States 2,634 km
Hermosillo, Mexico Mixco, Guatemala 2,638 km
Quito, Ecuador Mérida, Mexico 2,638 km
Zapopan, Mexico Sacramento, United States 2,634 km
Coyoacán, Mexico Bakersfield, United States 2,638 km

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