Distance from Phoenix to Oakland (United States)

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

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Oakland, California, United States

Phoenix is located in the southwestern United States, while Oakland is situated in northern California, both cities are part of the western region of the country. The straight-line distance between them is 1,042 kilometers, heading northwest.

Phoenix is situated at an altitude of 366 meters above sea level, while Oakland is at only 24 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Phoenix to Oakland covers approximately 1190 kilometers, passing through major highways such as I-10 and I-5, traversing the Sonoran Desert, and the Central Valley of California.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Sonoran Desert, Joshua Tree National Park, Central Valley, San Francisco Bay Area.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Phoenix to Oakland crosses the Sonoran Desert and Central Valley, reaching the San Francisco Bay Area.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring for mild temperatures and blooming landscapes or in fall for fewer tourists and pleasant weather.

Climate

Oakland has a cooler and more temperate climate compared to the hot and arid conditions of Phoenix.

Accessibility

Oakland offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, more developed than those in Phoenix.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 14-16 hours
Car 10-12 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
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150 km/h
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)
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 Phoenix

Distance 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

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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