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How far is Norfolk, VA, from Brainerd, MN?

The distance between Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 1132 miles / 1823 kilometers / 984 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brainerd (BRD) to Norfolk (ORF) is 1427 miles / 2296 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 44 minutes.

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport – Norfolk International Airport

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Distance from Brainerd to Norfolk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1132.474 miles
  • 1822.540 kilometers
  • 984.093 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
  • 1130.966 miles
  • 1820.113 kilometers
  • 982.783 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 Brainerd to Norfolk?

The estimated flight time from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Norfolk International Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)

On average, flying from Brainerd to Norfolk generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Brainerd to Norfolk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF).

Airport information

Origin Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
City: Brainerd, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRD
ICAO Code: KBRD
Coordinates: 46°23′53″N, 94°8′17″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