Flight Time from Oakland to Richmond
The flight from Oakland to Richmond covers about 2,426 mi and takes roughly 4 hr 58 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Oakland and Richmond are about 2,426 mi (3,905 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 2,863 mi (4,608 km), a drive of about 48 hr 30 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 4 hr 58 min.
| Straight-line distance | 2,426 mi / 3,905 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 2,863 mi / 4,608 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 48 hr 30 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 4 hr 58 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $358 |
| Typical flight fare | $200–$600 |
| Geographic midpoint | 39.874, -99.826 |
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 Richmond is about 2,426 mi (3,905 km) in a straight line, and roughly 2,863 mi (4,608 km) by road.