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How far is Modesto, CA, from Norfolk, VA?

The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 2443 miles / 3932 kilometers / 2123 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Modesto (MOD) is 2925 miles / 4708 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 58 minutes.

Norfolk International Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from Norfolk to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2443.424 miles
  • 3932.310 kilometers
  • 2123.277 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
  • 2437.705 miles
  • 3923.106 kilometers
  • 2118.308 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 Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Norfolk to Modesto generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 592 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 Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

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 Modesto City–County Airport
City: Modesto, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOD
ICAO Code: KMOD
Coordinates: 37°37′32″N, 120°57′14″W