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

The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 3704 miles / 5960 kilometers / 3218 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to Norfolk (ORF) is 4931 miles / 7936 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 103 hours 1 minutes.

Wainwright Airport – Norfolk International Airport

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Distance from Wainwright to Norfolk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3703.595 miles
  • 5960.359 kilometers
  • 3218.336 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
  • 3695.355 miles
  • 5947.098 kilometers
  • 3211.176 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 Wainwright to Norfolk?

The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to Norfolk International Airport is 7 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)

On average, flying from Wainwright to Norfolk generates about 420 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 420 kilograms equals 925 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wainwright to Norfolk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF).

Airport information

Origin Wainwright Airport
City: Wainwright, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AIN
ICAO Code: PAWI
Coordinates: 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″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