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How far is Norfolk, VA, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 2437 miles / 3922 kilometers / 2118 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (BFI) to Norfolk (ORF) is 2929 miles / 4714 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 50 minutes.

Seattle Boeing Field – Norfolk International Airport

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2437
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3922
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2118
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Distance from Seattle to Norfolk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2436.888 miles
  • 3921.791 kilometers
  • 2117.598 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
  • 2431.321 miles
  • 3912.832 kilometers
  • 2112.760 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 Seattle to Norfolk?

The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Norfolk International Airport is 5 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)

On average, flying from Seattle to Norfolk generates about 268 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 268 kilograms equals 590 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Norfolk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF).

Airport information

Origin Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″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