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How far is Rochester, MN, from Norfolk, VA?

The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 984 miles / 1584 kilometers / 855 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Rochester (RST) is 1234 miles / 1986 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 9 minutes.

Norfolk International Airport – Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Norfolk to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 984.035 miles
  • 1583.651 kilometers
  • 855.103 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
  • 982.483 miles
  • 1581.153 kilometers
  • 853.755 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Norfolk to Rochester generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 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 Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Rochester International Airport (RST).

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 Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RST
ICAO Code: KRST
Coordinates: 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W