Distance from Raleigh to Oakland (United States)

The distance between Raleigh, North Carolina and Oakland, California is 3,866 kilometers (2,402 miles).

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Oakland, California, United States

Raleigh is located in the eastern United States while Oakland is situated on the west coast, requiring cross-country travel. The straight-line distance between them is 3,866 kilometers, heading west.

Raleigh is situated at an altitude of 99 meters above sea level, while Oakland is at only 24 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Raleigh to Oakland spans across the United States, primarily via I-40 W and I-80 W, passing through cities like Nashville, Memphis, and Salt Lake City.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Nashville, Memphis, Little Rock, Oklahoma City, Albuquerque, Flagstaff, Las Vegas.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Raleigh to Oakland crosses diverse landscapes, including the Appalachian Mountains and the Great Plains, with the Sierra Nevada near the destination.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel due to moderate temperatures. Summer offers festivals, while winter is less crowded.

Climate

Oakland has a Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and dry summers, contrasting Raleigh's humid subtropical climate.

Accessibility

Oakland offers comprehensive public transit and accessible facilities, which may differ from Raleigh's infrastructure.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 6-7 days
Motorcycle 2-3 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 6-8 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Raleigh, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 35.7721° N 78.6386° W

Elevation: 99 m (325 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
  • Louisburg, Franklin County Airport (LFN)
  • Rocky Mount-Wilson Regional Airport (RWI)
  • Pope Field (POB)
  • Simmons Army Air Field (FBG)
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 Raleigh

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Raleigh to New York City 682 km
From Raleigh to Los Angeles 3,600 km
From Raleigh to Chicago 1,032 km
From Raleigh to Houston 1,700 km
From Raleigh to Phoenix 3,063 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

Cities within similar distances

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From To Distance (kilometers)
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