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How far is Norfolk, VA, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 3989 miles / 6420 kilometers / 3466 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Norfolk (ORF) is 5208 miles / 8381 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 191 hours 15 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Norfolk International Airport

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Distance from Wales to Norfolk

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

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Norfolk International Airport is 8 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)

On average, flying from Wales to Norfolk 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 Wales to Norfolk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF).

Airport information

Origin Wales Airport (Alaska)
City: Wales, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WAA
ICAO Code: PAIW
Coordinates: 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″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