How far is Louisville, KY, from Norfolk, VA?
The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Louisville (Louisville International Airport) is 531 miles / 854 kilometers / 461 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Louisville (SDF) is 652 miles / 1050 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 10 minutes.
Norfolk International Airport – Louisville International Airport
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Distance from Norfolk to Louisville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Norfolk to Louisville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 530.783 miles
- 854.213 kilometers
- 461.238 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- 529.593 miles
- 852.298 kilometers
- 460.204 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 Louisville?
The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Louisville International Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Norfolk and Louisville?
Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Louisville International Airport (SDF)
On average, flying from Norfolk to Louisville generates about 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 103 kilograms equals 227 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 Louisville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Louisville International Airport (SDF).
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 | Louisville International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Louisville, KY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SDF |
| ICAO Code: | KSDF |
| Coordinates: | 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″W |