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How far is Norfolk, VA, from Bluefields?

The distance between Bluefields (Bluefields Airport) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 1778 miles / 2861 kilometers / 1545 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bluefields (BEF) to Norfolk (ORF) is 3680 miles / 5922 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 76 hours 3 minutes.

Bluefields Airport – Norfolk International Airport

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1778
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Distance from Bluefields to Norfolk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1777.701 miles
  • 2860.933 kilometers
  • 1544.780 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
  • 1783.741 miles
  • 2870.653 kilometers
  • 1550.029 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 Bluefields to Norfolk?

The estimated flight time from Bluefields Airport to Norfolk International Airport is 3 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bluefields Airport (BEF) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)

On average, flying from Bluefields to Norfolk generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 437 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bluefields to Norfolk

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

Airport information

Origin Bluefields Airport
City: Bluefields
Country: Nicaragua Flag of Nicaragua
IATA Code: BEF
ICAO Code: MNBL
Coordinates: 11°59′27″N, 83°46′26″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