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How far is Norfolk, VA, from San Jose?

The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 1918 miles / 3087 kilometers / 1667 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJO) to Norfolk (ORF) is 3718 miles / 5983 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 9 minutes.

Juan Santamaría International Airport – Norfolk International Airport

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1918
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3087
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1667
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Distance from San Jose to Norfolk

There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Norfolk. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1918.036 miles
  • 3086.780 kilometers
  • 1666.728 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
  • 1924.772 miles
  • 3097.621 kilometers
  • 1672.581 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 San Jose to Norfolk?

The estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Norfolk International Airport is 4 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)

On average, flying from San Jose to Norfolk generates about 210 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 210 kilograms equals 463 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to Norfolk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF).

Airport information

Origin Juan Santamaría International Airport
City: San Jose
Country: Costa Rica Flag of Costa Rica
IATA Code: SJO
ICAO Code: MROC
Coordinates: 9°59′37″N, 84°12′31″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