Distance between Norfolk, VA (ORF) and Chicago, IL (MDW)
Distance from Norfolk to Chicago (Norfolk International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport) is 704 miles / 1133 kilometers / 612 nautical miles.
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How far is Chicago from Norfolk?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Norfolk and Chicago. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 703.937 miles
- 1132.876 kilometers
- 611.704 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 702.855 miles
- 1131.136 kilometers
- 610.765 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 1 hour 49 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Norfolk and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Norfolk.
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Norfolk, VA
Chicago, IL
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 125 kg (276 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Norfolk International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Norfolk, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORF |
| ICAO Code: | KORF |
| Coordinates: | 36°53′40″N, 76°12′4″W |
| B | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
Norfolk to Chicago flight path
Shortest flight path between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
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