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

The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 2340 miles / 3766 kilometers / 2033 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Palmdale (PMD) is 2682 miles / 4316 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 36 minutes.

Norfolk International Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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Distance from Norfolk to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2339.890 miles
  • 3765.688 kilometers
  • 2033.309 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
  • 2334.651 miles
  • 3757.257 kilometers
  • 2028.756 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 Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 4 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Norfolk to Palmdale generates about 257 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 257 kilograms equals 566 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 Palmdale

See the map of the shortest flight path between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).

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 Palmdale Regional Airport
City: Palmdale, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PMD
ICAO Code: KPMD
Coordinates: 34°37′45″N, 118°5′5″W