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How far is Seattle, WA, from Norfolk, VA?

The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 2437 miles / 3922 kilometers / 2118 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Seattle (BFI) is 2930 miles / 4716 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 55 minutes.

Norfolk International Airport – Seattle Boeing Field

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2118
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Distance from Norfolk to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2436.888 miles
  • 3921.791 kilometers
  • 2117.598 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
  • 2431.321 miles
  • 3912.832 kilometers
  • 2112.760 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 Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 5 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)

On average, flying from Norfolk to Seattle generates about 268 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 268 kilograms equals 590 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 Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).

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 Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W