Distance from Oakland to Phoenix (United States)

The distance between Oakland, California and Phoenix, Arizona is 1,042 kilometers (647 miles).

Oakland, California, United States

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Oakland is located in Northern California near the Pacific Ocean, while Phoenix is situated in the southwestern United States in the Sonoran Desert region. The straight-line distance between them is 1,042 kilometers, heading southeast.

Oakland is at only 24 meters above sea level, while Phoenix is at 366 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Oakland to Phoenix covers approximately 1175 km, passing through major highways such as I-5 S and I-10 E, traversing regions like Central Valley and the Mojave Desert.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Central Valley, Mojave Desert, Joshua Tree National Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Oakland to Phoenix crosses diverse landscapes, from coastal areas to desert regions, with landmarks like the Mojave Desert and Central Valley.

Best time to travel

Best travel times are spring and fall due to moderate temperatures in Phoenix. Summer is less ideal due to high heat.

Climate

Phoenix has a desert climate with hot summers and mild winters, contrasting with Oakland's Mediterranean climate with wet winters and dry summers.

Accessibility

Phoenix offers extensive accessibility infrastructure with public transport options and facilities for individuals with disabilities, similar to Oakland.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 14-16 hours
Car 10-12 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
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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)
Phoenix, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Phoenix

Coordinates: 33.4484° N 112.074° W

Elevation: 366 m (1,201 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
  • Scottsdale Airport (SCF)
  • Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT)
  • Phoenix Goodyear Airport (GYR)
  • Luke Air Force Base (LUF)

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 Phoenix

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Phoenix to New York City 3,451 km
From Phoenix to Los Angeles 575 km
From Phoenix to Chicago 2,338 km
From Phoenix to Houston 1,635 km
From Phoenix to Philadelphia 3,351 km

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