How far is Norfolk, VA, from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 2371 miles / 3816 kilometers / 2061 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Norfolk (ORF) is 2726 miles / 4387 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 7 minutes.
Los Angeles International Airport – Norfolk International Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Norfolk
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Norfolk. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2371.235 miles
- 3816.133 kilometers
- 2060.547 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- 2366.003 miles
- 3807.712 kilometers
- 2056.000 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 Los Angeles to Norfolk?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport is 4 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Norfolk?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Norfolk generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 574 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Norfolk
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
| Destination | Norfolk International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Norfolk, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ORF |
| ICAO Code: | KORF |
| Coordinates: | 36°53′40″N, 76°12′4″W |