How far is Norfolk, VA, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 143 miles / 229 kilometers / 124 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Norfolk (ORF) is 192 miles / 309 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 48 minutes.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Norfolk International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Norfolk
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Norfolk. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 142.539 miles
- 229.394 kilometers
- 123.863 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- 142.736 miles
- 229.711 kilometers
- 124.034 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 Washington D.C. to Norfolk?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport is 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Norfolk?
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Norfolk.
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Norfolk generates about 46 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 46 kilograms equals 101 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Norfolk
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF).
Airport information
| Origin | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″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 Washington D.C. (DCA) to Norfolk (ORF)
| American Airlines |