How far is Norfolk, VA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 704 miles / 1133 kilometers / 612 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Norfolk (ORF) is 883 miles / 1421 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 43 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Norfolk International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Norfolk
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Norfolk. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 703.937 miles
- 1132.876 kilometers
- 611.704 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- 702.855 miles
- 1131.136 kilometers
- 610.765 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 Chicago to Norfolk?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norfolk International Airport is 1 hour and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Norfolk?
The time difference between Chicago and Norfolk is 1 hour. Norfolk is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
On average, flying from Chicago to Norfolk generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 276 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Norfolk
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 Chicago (MDW) to Norfolk (ORF)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |