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How far is Norfolk, VA, from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 3599 miles / 5792 kilometers / 3127 nautical miles.

Cardiff Airport – Norfolk International Airport

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Distance from Cardiff to Norfolk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3598.803 miles
  • 5791.712 kilometers
  • 3127.274 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
  • 3589.998 miles
  • 5777.542 kilometers
  • 3119.623 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 Cardiff to Norfolk?

The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Norfolk International Airport is 7 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Norfolk generates about 407 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 407 kilograms equals 897 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cardiff to Norfolk

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

Airport information

Origin Cardiff Airport
City: Cardiff
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: CWL
ICAO Code: EGFF
Coordinates: 51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″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