How far is New Orleans, LA, from Norfolk, VA?
The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 940 miles / 1512 kilometers / 817 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to New Orleans (MSY) is 1051 miles / 1691 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 45 minutes.
Norfolk International Airport – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
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Distance from Norfolk to New Orleans
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Norfolk to New Orleans. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 939.655 miles
- 1512.228 kilometers
- 816.538 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- 938.779 miles
- 1510.818 kilometers
- 815.776 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 New Orleans?
The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 2 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Norfolk and New Orleans?
The time difference between Norfolk and New Orleans is 1 hour. New Orleans is 1 hour behind Norfolk.
Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
On average, flying from Norfolk to New Orleans generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 323 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 New Orleans
See the map of the shortest flight path between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
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 | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New Orleans, LA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MSY |
| ICAO Code: | KMSY |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′36″N, 90°15′28″W |