How far is Wales, AK, from Norfolk, VA?
The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3989 miles / 6420 kilometers / 3466 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Wales (WAA) is 5211 miles / 8386 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 191 hours 17 minutes.
Norfolk International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Norfolk to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Norfolk to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3988.934 miles
- 6419.567 kilometers
- 3466.289 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- 3979.374 miles
- 6404.182 kilometers
- 3457.982 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 Wales?
The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 8 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Norfolk and Wales?
The time difference between Norfolk and Wales is 4 hours. Wales is 4 hours behind Norfolk.
Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Norfolk to Wales generates about 455 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 455 kilograms equals 1 003 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 Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
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 | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |