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How far is Nashville, TN, from Norfolk, VA?

The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Nashville (Nashville International Airport) is 585 miles / 942 kilometers / 509 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Nashville (BNA) is 697 miles / 1121 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 50 minutes.

Norfolk International Airport – Nashville International Airport

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Distance from Norfolk to Nashville

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Norfolk to Nashville. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 585.290 miles
  • 941.932 kilometers
  • 508.603 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
  • 583.963 miles
  • 939.798 kilometers
  • 507.450 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 Norfolk to Nashville?

The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Nashville International Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Nashville International Airport (BNA)

On average, flying from Norfolk to Nashville generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 244 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Norfolk to Nashville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Nashville International Airport (BNA).

Airport information

Origin Norfolk International Airport
City: Norfolk, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORF
ICAO Code: KORF
Coordinates: 36°53′40″N, 76°12′4″W
Destination Nashville International Airport
City: Nashville, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BNA
ICAO Code: KBNA
Coordinates: 36°7′28″N, 86°40′41″W