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How far is Norfolk, VA, from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 438 miles / 705 kilometers / 381 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Norfolk (ORF) is 568 miles / 914 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 52 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Norfolk International Airport

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438
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Distance from Buffalo to Norfolk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 438.199 miles
  • 705.213 kilometers
  • 380.784 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
  • 438.675 miles
  • 705.980 kilometers
  • 381.198 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 Buffalo to Norfolk?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Norfolk International Airport is 1 hour and 19 minutes.

What is the time difference between Buffalo and Norfolk?

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Norfolk.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Norfolk generates about 90 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 90 kilograms equals 197 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Buffalo to Norfolk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF).

Airport information

Origin Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″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