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How far is Decatur, IL, from Norfolk, VA?

The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 716 miles / 1153 kilometers / 622 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Decatur (DEC) is 880 miles / 1416 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 43 minutes.

Norfolk International Airport – Decatur Airport

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716
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1153
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622
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Distance from Norfolk to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 716.294 miles
  • 1152.763 kilometers
  • 622.442 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
  • 714.808 miles
  • 1150.372 kilometers
  • 621.151 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 Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Decatur Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Norfolk to Decatur generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 279 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 Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

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 Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W