Distance from Denver to Oakland (United States)

The distance between Denver, Colorado and Oakland, California is 1,515 kilometers (941 miles).

Denver, Colorado, United States

Oakland, California, United States

Denver is located in the central United States, while Oakland is situated on the west coast, highlighting their geographical positions within the country. The straight-line distance between them is 1,515 kilometers, heading west.

Denver is situated at an altitude of 1,636 meters above sea level, while Oakland is at only 24 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Denver to Oakland covers approximately 2030 km, passing through major highways such as I-80 and I-70, crossing states like Utah and Nevada before reaching California.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Salt Lake City, Great Basin National Park, Lake Tahoe.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Denver to Oakland crosses diverse landscapes, from the Rocky Mountains to the Sierra Nevada, with landmarks like Lake Tahoe.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for moderate tourism and pleasant conditions, avoiding peak summer crowds in Oakland.

Climate

Oakland generally has a milder climate compared to Denver, with less variation in temperature and more consistent weather patterns.

Accessibility

Oakland offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, providing better infrastructure compared to Denver for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 3-4 days
Motorcycle 1 day
Car 18-20 hours
Airplane 2-3 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
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150 km/h
Denver, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Denver

Coordinates: 39.7392° N 104.9847° W

Elevation: 1,636 m (5,367 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Buckley Air Force Base (BKF)
  • Buckley Air Force Base (BFK)
  • Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC)
  • Centennial Airport (APA)
  • Denver International Airport (DEN)
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 Denver

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Denver to New York City 2,625 km
From Denver to Los Angeles 1,338 km
From Denver to Chicago 1,479 km
From Denver to Houston 1,413 km
From Denver to Phoenix 943 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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