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How far is Norfolk, VA, from Lake Charles, LA?

The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 1086 miles / 1747 kilometers / 943 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Norfolk (ORF) is 1227 miles / 1975 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 58 minutes.

Lake Charles Regional Airport – Norfolk International Airport

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Distance from Lake Charles to Norfolk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1085.621 miles
  • 1747.137 kilometers
  • 943.379 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
  • 1084.239 miles
  • 1744.914 kilometers
  • 942.178 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 Lake Charles to Norfolk?

The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Norfolk International Airport is 2 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)

On average, flying from Lake Charles to Norfolk generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 344 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lake Charles to Norfolk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF).

Airport information

Origin Lake Charles Regional Airport
City: Lake Charles, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCH
ICAO Code: KLCH
Coordinates: 30°7′33″N, 93°13′23″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