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

The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 717 miles / 1153 kilometers / 623 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Chicago (ORD) is 900 miles / 1448 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 2 minutes.

Norfolk International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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717
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623
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Distance from Norfolk to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 716.699 miles
  • 1153.416 kilometers
  • 622.795 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
  • 715.621 miles
  • 1151.680 kilometers
  • 621.857 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 Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Norfolk to Chicago 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 Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W

Airlines flying from Norfolk (ORF) to Chicago (ORD)

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