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How far is Norfolk, VA, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 1597 miles / 2570 kilometers / 1388 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Norfolk (ORF) is 1950 miles / 3138 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 53 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Norfolk International Airport

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1597
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Distance from Williston to Norfolk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1596.757 miles
  • 2569.732 kilometers
  • 1387.544 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
  • 1593.944 miles
  • 2565.203 kilometers
  • 1385.099 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 Williston to Norfolk?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Norfolk International Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)

On average, flying from Williston to Norfolk generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 409 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Williston to Norfolk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF).

Airport information

Origin Williston Basin International Airport
City: Williston, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: XWA
ICAO Code: KXWA
Coordinates: 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″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