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How far is Norfolk, VA, from Bismarck, ND?

The distance between Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 1430 miles / 2302 kilometers / 1243 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bismarck (BIS) to Norfolk (ORF) is 1717 miles / 2764 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 44 minutes.

Bismarck Municipal Airport – Norfolk International Airport

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Distance from Bismarck to Norfolk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1430.100 miles
  • 2301.522 kilometers
  • 1242.723 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
  • 1427.594 miles
  • 2297.489 kilometers
  • 1240.545 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 Bismarck to Norfolk?

The estimated flight time from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Norfolk International Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)

On average, flying from Bismarck to Norfolk generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bismarck to Norfolk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF).

Airport information

Origin Bismarck Municipal Airport
City: Bismarck, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BIS
ICAO Code: KBIS
Coordinates: 46°46′21″N, 100°44′45″W
Destination 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