How far is Norfolk, VA, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 157 miles / 253 kilometers / 137 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Norfolk (ORF) is 199 miles / 321 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 1 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Norfolk International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Norfolk
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Norfolk. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 157.116 miles
- 252.853 kilometers
- 136.530 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 157.274 miles
- 253.108 kilometers
- 136.668 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Washington D.C. to Norfolk?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport is 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Norfolk?
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Norfolk.
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Norfolk generates about 48 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 48 kilograms equals 106 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Norfolk
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Norfolk International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Norfolk, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ORF |
| ICAO Code: | KORF |
| Coordinates: | 36°53′40″N, 76°12′4″W |
Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Norfolk (ORF)
| United Airlines |