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How far is Norfolk, VA, from Charlottesville, VA?

The distance between Charlottesville (Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 151 miles / 242 kilometers / 131 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Charlottesville (CHO) to Norfolk (ORF) is 170 miles / 273 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 23 minutes.

Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport – Norfolk International Airport

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Distance from Charlottesville to Norfolk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 150.524 miles
  • 242.246 kilometers
  • 130.802 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
  • 150.377 miles
  • 242.008 kilometers
  • 130.674 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 Charlottesville to Norfolk?

The estimated flight time from Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport to Norfolk International Airport is 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between Charlottesville and Norfolk?

There is no time difference between Charlottesville and Norfolk.

Flight carbon footprint between Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport (CHO) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)

On average, flying from Charlottesville to Norfolk generates about 47 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 47 kilograms equals 104 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Charlottesville to Norfolk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport (CHO) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF).

Airport information

Origin Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport
City: Charlottesville, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHO
ICAO Code: KCHO
Coordinates: 38°8′18″N, 78°27′10″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