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

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

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Norfolk (ORF) is 1233 miles / 1984 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 0 minutes.

Rochester International Airport – Norfolk International Airport

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Distance from Rochester to Norfolk

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Norfolk. 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 Rochester to Norfolk?

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

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

On average, flying from Rochester to Norfolk 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 Rochester to Norfolk

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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