How far is Norfolk, VA, from Louisville, KY?
The distance between Louisville (Louisville International Airport) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 531 miles / 854 kilometers / 461 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Louisville (SDF) to Norfolk (ORF) is 653 miles / 1051 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 10 minutes.
Louisville International Airport – Norfolk International Airport
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Distance from Louisville to Norfolk
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Louisville to Norfolk. 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 Louisville to Norfolk?
The estimated flight time from Louisville International Airport to Norfolk International Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Louisville and Norfolk?
Flight carbon footprint between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
On average, flying from Louisville to Norfolk 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 Louisville to Norfolk
See the map of the shortest flight path between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF).
Airport information
| Origin | Louisville International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Louisville, KY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SDF |
| ICAO Code: | KSDF |
| Coordinates: | 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″W |
| Destination | Norfolk International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Norfolk, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ORF |
| ICAO Code: | KORF |
| Coordinates: | 36°53′40″N, 76°12′4″W |