Distance from Nashville to Oakland by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Nashville (TN) to Oakland (CA) is 1950 miles or 3139 kilometers or 1694 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Nashville to Oakland is 2292 miles (3690 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 342 miles or 551 km.

Flight distance from Nashville, TN to Oakland, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Nashville and Oakland is 1950 miles or 3139 km.
The nearest airport to Nashville, is Nashville International Airport (BNA) and the nearest airport to Oakland, is Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK).

What is the average flight time from Nashville to Oakland?

Flight time from Nashville, TN to Oakland, CA is 4 hours 29 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Nashville to Oakland Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Nashville, TN and Oakland, CA
This map shows the distance from Nashville, TN, Usa to Oakland, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Nashville, Tennessee to Oakland, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from Nashville, TN to Oakland, CA

The driving distance from Nashville, Tennessee to Oakland, California is 2292 miles or 3690 km.
The total driving distance from Nashville, TN to Oakland, CA is 2292 miles or 3690 kilometers. Your trip begins in Nashville, Tennessee. It ends in Oakland, California.
The driving distance from Nashville, Tennessee to Oakland, California is approximately 2292 miles (3690 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 40 to 41 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Nashville, TN to Oakland, CA

How long is the drive from Nashville, TN to Oakland, CA?
The total driving time is 40 hours, 16 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Nashville to Oakland take?
Nashville and Oakland are 40 hours 16 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Nashville and Oakland

Time difference between Nashville (TN) and Oakland (CA) is 3 Hours.
Oakland time is 3 Hours behind Nashville.

Current local time in NashvilleCurrent local time in Oakland
2025-12-18, 11:48:47 EST2025-12-18, 08:48:47 PST
How Far is it Between Nashville Tennessee, USA and Oakland California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Nashville, TN and Oakland, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2292 mi 3690 km 1990.37 nmi
Straight line distance 1950 mi 3139 km 1694 nmi
Difference 342 mi 551 km 296 nmi

Nashville Details

Nashville is located in Tennessee, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 36° 10' 8.9'' Longitude: W 86° 47' 5.2''
Latitude36.16913
Longitude-86.78479
StateTennessee
Nearest airports to Nashville

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Oakland Details

Oakland is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 37° 48' 15.7'' Longitude: W 122° 16' 14.9''
Latitude37.80437
Longitude-122.2708
StateCalifornia
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Nashville, TN and Oakland, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 76 hours 52 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 57 hours 39 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 51 hours 15 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 46 hours 7 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 41 hours 55 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 38 hours 26 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 35 hours 28 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 32 hours 56 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 30 hours 45 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 28 hours 49 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 27 hours 7 minutes