Flight Time from Oakland to San Rafael
The flight from Oakland to San Rafael covers about 6,082 mi and takes roughly 11 hr 41 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Oakland and San Rafael are about 6,082 mi (9,788 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 7,176 mi (11,549 km), a drive of about 121 hr 34 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 11 hr 41 min.
Note: this is a long, likely intercontinental distance — driving may cross water and not be practical without ferries. Flying is usually the realistic option.
| Straight-line distance | 6,082 mi / 9,788 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 7,176 mi / 11,549 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 121 hr 34 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 11 hr 41 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $897 |
| Typical flight fare | $700–$1900 |
| Geographic midpoint | 1.788, -94.707 |
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 San Rafael is about 6,082 mi (9,788 km) in a straight line, and roughly 7,176 mi (11,549 km) by road.