Flight Time from Oakland to Palo Alto
The flight from Oakland to Palo Alto covers about 26 mi and takes roughly 33 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
33 min
Nonstop flight
26 mi
Straight-line
36 mi
By road
33 min
Flight time
Oakland and Palo Alto are about 26 mi (42 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 36 mi (59 km), a drive of about 50 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 33 min.
| Straight-line distance | 26 mi / 42 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 36 mi / 59 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 50 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 33 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $5 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 37.623, -122.207 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Oakland to Palo Alto is about 26 mi (42 km) in a straight line, and roughly 36 mi (59 km) by road.