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

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

The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Buffalo (BUF) is 567 miles / 913 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 50 minutes.

Norfolk International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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438
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705
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381
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Distance from Norfolk to Buffalo

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Norfolk to Buffalo. 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 Norfolk to Buffalo?

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

What is the time difference between Norfolk and Buffalo?

There is no time difference between Norfolk and Buffalo.

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

On average, flying from Norfolk to Buffalo 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 Norfolk to Buffalo

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

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 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