How far is San Jose, CA, from Norfolk, VA?
The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 2500 miles / 4023 kilometers / 2172 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to San Jose (SJC) is 2967 miles / 4775 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 53 minutes.
Norfolk International Airport – San Jose International Airport
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Distance from Norfolk to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Norfolk to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2499.732 miles
- 4022.929 kilometers
- 2172.208 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- 2493.898 miles
- 4013.540 kilometers
- 2167.138 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 San Jose?
The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 5 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Norfolk and San Jose?
The time difference between Norfolk and San Jose is 3 hours. San Jose is 3 hours behind Norfolk.
Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)
On average, flying from Norfolk to San Jose generates about 275 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 275 kilograms equals 607 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 San Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).
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 | San Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W |