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How far is Norfolk, VA, from Santa Ana, CA?

The distance between Santa Ana (Orange County John Wayne Airport) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 2347 miles / 3777 kilometers / 2040 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Ana (SNA) to Norfolk (ORF) is 2708 miles / 4358 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 47 minutes.

Orange County John Wayne Airport – Norfolk International Airport

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Distance from Santa Ana to Norfolk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2347.092 miles
  • 3777.279 kilometers
  • 2039.567 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
  • 2341.947 miles
  • 3768.998 kilometers
  • 2035.096 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 Santa Ana to Norfolk?

The estimated flight time from Orange County John Wayne Airport to Norfolk International Airport is 4 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)

On average, flying from Santa Ana to Norfolk generates about 257 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 257 kilograms equals 567 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Santa Ana to Norfolk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF).

Airport information

Origin Orange County John Wayne Airport
City: Santa Ana, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SNA
ICAO Code: KSNA
Coordinates: 33°40′32″N, 117°52′4″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