How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Norfolk, VA?
The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 2371 miles / 3816 kilometers / 2061 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 2726 miles / 4387 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 8 minutes.
Norfolk International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport
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Distance from Norfolk to Los Angeles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Norfolk to Los Angeles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2371.235 miles
- 3816.133 kilometers
- 2060.547 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- 2366.003 miles
- 3807.712 kilometers
- 2056.000 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 Los Angeles?
The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 4 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Norfolk and Los Angeles?
Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
On average, flying from Norfolk to Los Angeles generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 574 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 Los Angeles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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 | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |