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How far is Norfolk, VA, from Grand Island, NE?

The distance between Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 1220 miles / 1964 kilometers / 1060 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Island (GRI) to Norfolk (ORF) is 1453 miles / 2338 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 53 minutes.

Central Nebraska Regional Airport – Norfolk International Airport

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1220
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1964
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1060
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Distance from Grand Island to Norfolk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1220.282 miles
  • 1963.853 kilometers
  • 1060.396 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
  • 1217.570 miles
  • 1959.489 kilometers
  • 1058.040 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 Grand Island to Norfolk?

The estimated flight time from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Norfolk International Airport is 2 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)

On average, flying from Grand Island to Norfolk generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 358 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Island to Norfolk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF).

Airport information

Origin Central Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Grand Island, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRI
ICAO Code: KGRI
Coordinates: 40°58′2″N, 98°18′34″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