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How far is Houston, TX, from Norfolk, VA?

The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 1201 miles / 1933 kilometers / 1044 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Houston (IAH) is 1357 miles / 2184 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 30 minutes.

Norfolk International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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1201
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1933
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1044
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Distance from Norfolk to Houston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1201.222 miles
  • 1933.179 kilometers
  • 1043.833 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
  • 1199.545 miles
  • 1930.481 kilometers
  • 1042.376 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 Houston?

The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 2 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

On average, flying from Norfolk to Houston generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 356 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 Houston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

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 Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W

Airlines flying from Norfolk (ORF) to Houston (IAH)

United Airlines