How far is Charleston, SC, from Norfolk, VA?
The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 351 miles / 565 kilometers / 305 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Charleston (CHS) is 439 miles / 706 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 14 minutes.
Norfolk International Airport – Charleston International Airport
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Distance from Norfolk to Charleston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Norfolk to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 351.244 miles
- 565.273 kilometers
- 305.223 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- 351.445 miles
- 565.596 kilometers
- 305.397 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 Charleston?
The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 1 hour and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Norfolk and Charleston?
Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)
On average, flying from Norfolk to Charleston generates about 77 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 77 kilograms equals 169 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 Charleston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
Airport information
| Origin | Norfolk International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Norfolk, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORF |
| ICAO Code: | KORF |
| Coordinates: | 36°53′40″N, 76°12′4″W |
| Destination | Charleston International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charleston, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CHS |
| ICAO Code: | KCHS |
| Coordinates: | 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W |